§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations are being made to the Government of Zimbabwe to enable those wishing to emigrate from that country to take their savings with them.
§ Mr. OnslowExchange controls in Zimbabwe are entirely a matter for the Zimbabwean Government. It would not therefore be appropriate for us to make formal representations. We have, however, frequently pointed out to the Zimbabwean authorities the difficulties which these controls are causing, particularly for the elderly and those on low fixed incomes, and have been assured that they will be relaxed as soon as financial circumstances permit.