42. Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, following meetings between Her Majesty's Government and the African National Congress in various parts of southern Africa, if he will now arrange for formal meetings to be held between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the African National Congress in Britain.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThere are no plans at present.
§ 49. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next plans to arrange for contact between the African National Congress and United Kingdom Government officials following the recent meeting in Lusaka.
§ Mrs. ChalkerIt is our intention that contacts at official level will continue as appropriate in pursuit of our objective of the suspension of violence and the beginning of peaceful dialogue in South Africa.
§ 60. Mr. Bowen Wellsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of the recent discussions between his officials and the African National Congress in Lusaka, Zambia.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave earlier to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Central (Mr. Caborn).
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent requests Her Majesty's Government have received for a meeting with the London representatives of the African National Congress; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThere are no present plans for formal meetings.