§ Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has recently received any requests from the South African Government for assistance in the inquiries of the judicial committee investigating the "Muldergate" affair.
§ Mr. RowlandsThere has been no such request. But the South African Government have informed us that a warrant for the arrest of Dr. Eschel Mostert Rhoodie on grounds of fraud, or alternatively theft, has been issued by the Attorney-General of the Province of Transvaal and they have requested assistance in locating Dr. Rhoodie in order to facilitate his apprehension and extradition should he enter this country.