Rhodesia

HC Deb 24 May 1978 vol 950 cc561-2W

6. Mr. Clemitson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the continued breaking of oil sanctions against Rhodesia.

Mr. Rowlands

It is well known that Rhodesia is still able to obtain most of its oil requirements from the Republic of South Africa, which refuses to enforce United Nations mandatory sanctions. The independent inquiry which my right hon. Friend has established to investigate the supply of oil products to Rhodesia by British companies is in its concluding stages.

13. Mr. Goodlad

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the present situation in Rhodesia.

14. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement about Rhodesia.

23. Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about recent developments in relation to Rhodesia.

35. Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will support any Government in Rhodesia which is created by the wishes of a majority of the Rhodesian people.

37. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about Zimbabwe.

40. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the latest developments in Rhodesia.

Mr. Rowlands

As my right hon. Friend said in the House on 4th May, we, together with the United States Government, are continuing our efforts to achieve a peaceful and internationally acceptable settlement. The plan is that British and American diplomats will leave for Africa shortly to prepare the ground for round table talks, and will stay as long as necessary.

20. Mr. Flannery

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if, during his discussions on Rhodesia, he plans to meet Mr. Bryon Hove.

Mr. Rowlands

My right hon. Friend met Mr. Hove on 3rd May to discuss recent developments in Rhodesia and to hear his assessment of the situation.