§ 40. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made to the illegal Rhodesian régime concerning the African Affairs Amendment (No. 2) Bill.
§ Lord BalnielWe have not yet seen the text of this Bill. But we have expressed our concern to the Rhodesian authorities about recent discriminatory measures which might affect African interests.
§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs why Rhodesia is prevented from recruiting medical and para-medical staff in the United Kingdom; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Lord BalnielMedical and paramedical staff can be recruited in this country for Rhodesia and they would not be prevented from taking up the appointments. However, if the vacancies are to be advertised the publication is subject to the provisions of Article 14 of the Southern Rhodesia (United Nations Sanctions) (No. 2) Order 1968 and it is necessary for a licence to be issued by Her Majesty's Government.
Each application for a licence to advertise a post is considered on its merits, and humanitarian considerations are taken into account.