§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the total number of prosecutions for breaches of Rhodesian sanctions, to the latest available date; how many of such prosecutions resulted in the imposition of terms of imprisonment; how many in the imposition of fines; and how many such prosecutions ended in acquittals.
§ Mr. Rowlands:To date 35 prosecutions for breaches of Rhodesia sanctions have been completed; and three cases are at present before the courts. The penalties imposed include a two-year conditional discharge in one case, a suspended sentence of 12 months imprisonment plus a fine in another, and fines in the remainder of successful cases. Four cases ended in acquittal.