§ Mr. Frank Fieldasked the Prime Minister, pursuant to her answer of 18 June, Official Report, column 546, what steps she has taken to encourage compliance in respect of those companies which refuse to make returns for their operations in South Africa; and if she will list each of the initiatives Her Majesty's Government has taken during the 89W past 12 months to encourage British firms to comply fully with the provisions of the European Economic Community code of conduct.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government do not comment publicly on individual company reports volunteered under the EC code of conduct. They are made available publicly and speak for themselves. But in their normal contacts with companies, Ministers and officials encourage them to comply fully.
§ Mr. Frank Fieldasked the Prime Minister which Department first became aware that the version of the European Economic Community code of conduct for firms operating in South Africa made available to the public contained a misquote.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Department of Trade and Industry.