§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what South African teams visited the United Kingdom and participated in sporting events against local teams during 1980; what representations he made regarding these visits; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MonroIn our free society there is no requirement on sports organisations or clubs to notify the Government of their intention to invite teams from South Africa or any other country to visit the United Kingdom. Nevertheless, all governing bodies of sport: are familiar with the terms 197W of the Commonwealth statement of 1977 on which the Government's attitude to sports contacts with South Africa is firmly based, and which has been much publicised.