HC Deb 01 July 1986 vol 100 c468W
Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which European Economic Community member states now support effective economic measures against South Africa; and what further action the European Economic Community Council intends to take.

Mrs. Chalker

The Twelve are united in a common policy towards South Africa which emphasises the need for the total abolition of apartheid, an urgent start on national dialogue in South Africa and a cessation of violence on all sides. At the request and on behalf of the Twelve, my right hon. and learned Friend intends to visit southern Africa shortly in a further effort to establish conditions in which the necessary negotiations can commence.