§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assistance was given by the British High Commission in Zambia to British subjects working for Mitchell Construction on the Kariba power project.
§ Lord BalnielThe British High Commission in Lusaka maintained regular contacts with the staff of the Mitchell Construction Company during the period the company was engaged on the Kariba project, including periodical visits by the High Commissioner and senior members of his staff.
When the receiver took over the responsibility for Mitchells, and consequently for the repatriation of staff, the High Commission helped, in liaison with the receiver to ensure that Mitchell's employees were able to leave for their homes with the minimum of delay and inconvenience.