HC Deb 25 January 1978 vol 942 cc664-5W
16. Mr. Ridley

asked 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. Blaker

asked 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. Luard

No. Since my reply to a Question from the hon. Member for Burton (Mr. Lawrence) on 12th January, 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. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to meet the South African Foreign Minister.

Mr. Rowlands

I cannot at present say when my right hon. Friend will next meet the South African Foreign Minister.

Mr. Robert Hughes

asked 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. Rowlands

We 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.

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