HC Deb 25 February 1976 vol 906 cc208-9W
Mr. Albert Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will consult with the other members of NATO to consider giving a guarantee to protect the frontiers of Zaire and Zambia for the period that foreign troops are active in Angola.

Mr. Ennals

While Soviet and Cuban activities in Angola are a matter of concern to NATO countries, it would not be appropriate for NATO to offer guarantees to a non-member country, particularly one which lies outside NATO's area of responsibility.

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