HC Deb 11 July 1980 vol 988 c333W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the representations he has received from the Organisation of African States on Mauritius's claim to Diego Garcia.

Mr. Luce

Her Majesty's Government have noted the resolution about Diego Garcia adopted at the Organisation for African Unity's meeting on 4 July. No representations have been received from the organisation.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on his discussions with Mauritius over the claim by Mauritius to Diego Garcia.

Mr. Luce

My right hon. Friend has had no such discussions. The Prime Minister of Mauritius called on my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 7 July. There was a general discussion which included political economic and cultural matters. Diego Garcia was one of the subjects covered.

Mr. Newens

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on what reply he has made to the representations of the Organisation of African States concerning Diego Garcia.

Mr. Luce

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to the hon. Member for West Lothian (Mr. Dalyell).

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