§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, in order to inform himself about the negotiations for an internal settlement as well as to maintain British interests in Rhodesia, he will reopen the British Mission in Salisbury.
§ Mr. RowlandsNo. We are satisfied at present with the arrangements for informing ourselves about developments in Rhodesia.
§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the cost to date of Field Marshal Lord Carver's talks and travels; what they have achieved; and whether he will suspend them in the interest of an internal settlement in Rhodesia.
§ Mr. RowlandsThe total estimated cost of Lord Carver's recent visit to Maputo was approximately £4,500: that of his visit to African capitals in October and November 1977 was approximately £47,500. Following his previous talks in Africa with the parties and other Front Line Presidents, Lord Carver's recent talks in Maputo were detailed and most useful. Her Majesty's Government intend to pursue energetically their efforts to secure an internationally acceptable settlement on the basis of the Anglo/United States proposals.