§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what advice his Department has given to the British Embassy in South Africa regarding the issuing of passports to individual Rhodesians wishing to participate in sporting events in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. RowlandsIndividuals from Rhodesia who would normally qualify for a British passport and who have not, for other reasons, been subject to travel restrictions, may come to Britain to take part in sporting events as individuals, but not as representatives of Rhodesia or as members of a representative team.
§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs who are the members of the committee to advise him on measures which are to be taken under Article 12 of the Southern Rhodesia (United Nations Sanctions) Order 1968; and when that committee most recently met.
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§ Mr. RowlandsI understand that the hon. Member is referring to the advisory committee on Rhodesian travel restrictions. The members of the committee, which last met on 30th April 1976 are: Mr. Brian Neill; Sir William Oliver; Sir Frederick Pedlar; and Sir William Murrie.
§ Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether British-engined aircraft built in New Zealand are to be exported to Rhodesia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RowlandsHer Majesty's Government have noted the announcement made on 19th May by the New Zealand Government following reports that 14 air trainers being built by Aerospace Industries Limited. Hamilton, for a Swiss company are in fact destined for Rhodesia. The British Government are satisfied that the aircraft in question had been ordered on behalf of Rhodesian interests and welcome the action taken by the New Zealand Government in withholding permission for their export.