§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what request for British assistance has been received from Zambia following the closing of her border with Rhodesia;
(2) what diplomatic and other support other than financial aid he will give to Zambia following the closure of her border with Rhodesia.
§ Lord BalnielI have been in touch with the Zambian Government as well as the Rhodesian authorities. But details of these exchanges must remain confidential.
§ Miss Lestorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the Government is doing about South African armed police who are indulging in military activities in Rhodesia against a friendly Commonwealth country.
§ Lord BalnielI have no evidence that South African police in Rhodesia have indulged in such activities.