§ 73. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the proposed expropriation of British-owned firms in Uganda and in particular the question of compensation.
§ Lord BalnielMy hon. Friend is no doubt referring to President Amin's recent comments about British farmers in the Fort Portal area. The President has said that their farms will be bought. We must see what terms are offered.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is now able to state what measures Her Majesty's Government intend taking against Uganda; and when these are likely to commence.
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeAs I said in the House on 23 rd October, I am reviewing the whole of the relationship between this country and Uganda. I do not wish to say more at this stage.—[Vol. 843, c. 770–1.]