HC Deb 13 June 1972 vol 838 cc288-90W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what communications he has had with the Australian Government regarding the fact that Australian exports of wheat to Rhodesia amounted to 86,000 tons in 1970, compared with 40,000 tons in the last year before the unilateral declaration of independence; and with what results.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

None.

The matter is fully dealt with in pages 15–17 and 200–2 of the Fourth Report of the United Nations Committee established in pursuance of Security Council Resolution 253 (1968), a copy of which is in the Library.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, in view of the fact that the quantity of nickel ores officially reported by the United States Government to have been imported from South Africa in 1970 exceeded total officially recorded South African exports of nickel ores to all destinations in that year, and that the disparity is attributable to United States purchases from Rhodesia, he will request an explanation from the United States Government.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

This is a matter for United Nations Committee established in pursuance of Security Council Resolution 253 (1968). In the circumstances, it is not for me to request an explanation from the United States Government.

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will publish the full

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documentary material upon which the Pearce Report is founded.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

No. Much of the evidence submitted to the Pearce Commission was given in confidence. It was for Lord Pearce to decide what should or should not be published.