§ Sir Patrick Wallasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek a revision of the Gleneagles agreement.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneThe Commonwealth statement on apartheid in sport — the "Gleneagles Agreement" —agreed in 1977 and confirmed at the most recent discussion by Commonwealth Heads of Government in 1981, reflects the clear view of Commonwealth countries that sporting relations with South Africa should be discouraged. This agreement will remain the basis of Her Majesty's Government's policy, in accordance with our Commonwealth obligations, unless and until there is a clear consensus for change within the Commonwealth. As yet, I can perceive no signs of such a consensus although there are some countries who would apparently prefer a more restrictive policy.