§ Lord Jenkins of Putneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have received a request to ask the South African Government to allow N. Lubisi, P. Mashigo and N. Manana who have been sentenced to death to appeal against this sentence and whether they will respond affirmatively to this request.
§ Lord BelsteadWe have received a number of representations over the death sentences imposed on these three men which were recently upheld on appeal. In accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 503 we, like other Governments, have let the South African Government know of the deep concern that has been expressed over this matter.
House adjourned at nine minutes before ten o'clock.