§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received regarding diplomatic recognition of Bophuthatswana by Her Majesty's Government; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RifkindIn the past 12 months we have answered two parliamentary questions and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has answered three letters from210W members of the public. It remains our position that Bophuthatswana does not meet our criteria for recognition as an independent state.