HC Deb 13 February 1976 vol 905 c447W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether it is the British Government's policy that foreign countries should determine their own future without interference from outside Powers.

Mr. Ennals

Yes. We are continuing to work for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Angola.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what criteria he uses before making representations to foreign Powers if he feels that they are interfering in the internal affairs of a country against its will.

Mr. Ennals

It is not so much a matter of applying set criteria as of taking a decision in the light of all aspects of a situation.

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