HC Deb 11 February 1976 vol 905 c237W
31. Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will now recognise the MPLA Government in Angola in the light of the most recent developments.

Mr. Ennals

Our criteria for recognition are well known and are based on considerations of fact and of law. At present the MPLA does not fully meet these criteria, but I am watching developments carefully.