§ 16. Mr. Ridleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has asked the External Services of the BBC to broadcast anti-South African propaganda in accordance with his vote at the United Nations.
§ 22. Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he intends to give a directive to the BBC regarding the implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on broadcasts about apartheid in South Africa.
§ Mr. LuardNo. Since my reply to a Question from the hon. Member for Burton (Mr. Lawrence) on 12th January, 665W Mr. Valters, the Head of United Nations Radio Service, has had a meeting with the BBC External Services and has also paid a courtesy call on me.
§ 33. Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to meet the South African Foreign Minister.
§ Mr. RowlandsI cannot at present say when my right hon. Friend will next meet the South African Foreign Minister.
§ Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will withdraw the British Military Attaché from the British Embassy in South Africa.
§ Mr. RowlandsWe have no plans to withdraw our Military Attaché from South Africa. The presence of Service staff in our Embassy is, however, kept under constant review.