§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Lord Privy Seal what representations he has received about the imprisonment of British residents in Angola; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Ian GilmourSeveral hon. Members have recently expressed concern about the seven United Kingdom nationals who were in 1976 accused of engaging in mercenary activities in Angola and subsequently sentenced to various terms of imprisonment in accordance with Angolan law.
Her Majesty's consul in Luanda is doing everything he properly can to assist the men, whom he last visited on 5 May. We are also in regular contact with the Angolan authorities about their welfare and maintain close touch with their families.