§ 37. Sir D. Walker-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects the chargé d'affaires in Angola to make his representations in regard to the imprisonment of British citizens there; what information he has as to the treatment being accorded to these citizens and as to the conditions in their prison; and what further action he intends to take whether by way of direct representations to the Angolan Government or through the United Nations or the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. RowlandsThe chargé d'affaires in Luanda has made continuous representations for access to the British mercenaries since his arrival in January. The Italian Ambassador, when he visited them on 31st December on our behalf, assured us that they were in good health. We154W are, however, concerned that our chargé d'affaires has not yet been able to see the men and will continue to press the Angolan Government to agree to this as soon as possible.