§ 25. Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will introduce legislation on the basis of the findings contained within the Diplock Report to seek to prevent the recruitment of mercenaries to fight overseas.
§ Mr. RowlandsAs I told my hon. Friend the Member for Putney (Mr. Jenkins) on 13th February, the Government are, in the light of the recommendations in the Diplock Report, considering legislation to prevent the recruitment of mercenaries in this country. I cannot yet say when it, will be, introduced.
§ 44. Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further investigation he is undertaking into mercenary recruitment in Great Britain for service in either Rhodesia or Angola.
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§ Mr. RowlandsMy right hon. Friend's Department is continuing to watch the situation closely in line with the warning issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman on 27th January strongly discouraging British subjects from undertaking mercenary activities.