HC Deb 22 November 1978 vol 958 cc613-4W
23. Mr. Joan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further action is proposed to bring about majority rule in Rhodesia.

Dr. Owen

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Macclesfield (Mr. Winterton).

24. Mr. Rifkind

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will now consider sending a senior British diplomat to take up permanent residence in Salisbury, Rhodesia.

43. Mr. Gow

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about the strength and status of the mission of the United Kingdom Government in Salisbury, Rhodesia.

46. Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has any proposals concerning British Government representation in Rhodesia; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Owen

I will send representatives to talk to the parties in Salisbury and elsewhere whenever this seems appropriate, but I have no immediate plans for anyone to take up permanent residence.