HC Deb 16 March 1984 vol 56 cc283-4W
Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Prime Minister whether the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards sporting links with South Africa is dependent upon the continuation of the apartheid system as administered by the South Africa Government.

The Prime Minister

The Government's policy of discouraging sporting links with South Africa is based on the 1977 Commonwealth statement on apartheid in sport. Any change would require a consensus within the Commonwealth.