§ Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) by what authority he forbids teams playing cricket;
(2) by what authority he prevents persons who are entitled to enter the United Kingdom from playing in cricket teams of their own choice.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI have no authority to prevent any individual or team from practising any sport. However, in accordance with the then Commonwealth Secretary's statement of 27th June 1968, 553W entry to this country can be denied to persons lending their support to the unlawful activities of the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia, and a sports team intending to undertake a tour in the United Kingdom can fall within this category. These arrangements are in accordance with the United Kingdom's obligations under United Nations sanctions resolutions which are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.