§ Q11. Mr. Thorpeasked the Prime Minister whether, before coming to a decision on the supply of arms to South Africa, he has taken account of the fact that armed South African nationals are stationed in Southern Rhodesia and actively supporting a rebellion against the Crown.
§ The Prime MinisterWe have made clear to the South African Government our objections to the stationing of South African police in Rhodesia. This is, however, a separate matter from the supply of maritime arms under the Simonstown Agreements.
§ Q12. Mr. Molloyasked the Prime Minister what recent communications he has received from other Heads of Governments and from British organisations concerning the possible sale of arms to South Africa.
§ The Prime MinisterIn the period since my return from the Commonwealth Conference I have received no communications from Heads of Government about this issue. A limited number of communications has been received from British organisations.