§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his visit to Zimbabwe in September; and what subjects he discussed with Ministers of the Zimbabwe Government.
§ Mr. Nott:During my brief visit I met Prime Minister Mugabe, the Minister of State for Defence and the commanders of the Zimbabwe army and air force. I had useful discussions about the future size and shape of our military assistance programme in Zimbabwe which I am now considering further. While essentially a matter for the Zimbabwe Government, I also discussed with them the allegations of ill-treatment of various members of the air force of Zimbabwe at present in detention there.