HC Deb 03 February 1982 vol 17 cc152-3W
22. Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to support the declaration of the United Nations Centre against Apartheid that 1982 shall be the year of sanctions against South Africa.

Mr. Luce

The United. Kingdom voted against the United Nations General Assembly resolution designating 1982 as the year of mobilisation for sanctions against South Africa and we shall not support activities associated with it. The Government continue to believe that contact and dialogue are the best means of promoting peaceful change in South Africa and a settlement in Namibia.