HC Deb 05 June 1972 vol 838 cc17-8W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what communication he has received from Mr. Ian Smith since the Pearce Report was published.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what approaches he has had from the Smith régime on the claim for diplomatic representation of the illegal Rhodesian régime; and to what extent these have concerned Her Majesty's Government's representation in Rhodesia.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

I have been in touch with Mr. Smith about various matters arising as a result of the Pearce Commission's Report, including the question of an appropriate channel of communication, but the contents of these exchanges must remain confidential.