§ Mr. Brocklebank-Fowlerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Zambian Government to provide sufficient foreign exchange for mining companies to meet their contract obligations to British expatriate workers.
§ Mr. LuardZambia's economic problems, due mainly to the continuing low price of copper, and the closure of vital trade routes, have resulted in a serious shortage of foreign exchange necessitating restrictions on the remittance of funds abroad. The Zambians are aware of our serious concern at the implications for British expatriates and we very much hope that the position on personal remittances will he eased following the recent agreement between the Zambian Government and the IMF.