HC Deb 19 March 1973 vol 853 cc13-4W
40. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the nature of the steps to be taken to prevent or delay the individual United Kingdom Rhodesian bond holder from obtaining redress in the United Kingdom, whether by petition of right or otherwise, in regard to the payment of dividends and redemptions defaulted upon since UDI.

Lord Balniel

Her Majesty's Government have not yet decided what action. if any, may be necessary or appropriate The matter is still under consideration.

Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will undertake that any further negotiations on the future of Rhodesia will only take place providing they are with representatives of all the people of the country.

Lord Balniel

We have made it clear that in our opinion it is now up to all Rhodesians, both European and Africans, to come together to try to find an acceptable solution between themselves.