HC Deb 29 October 1986 vol 103 cc169-70W
23. Mrs. Shields

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further measures he plans to take to achieve the release of Nelson Mandela.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

With our Commonwealth and European partners we have repeatedly called on the South African Government to release unconditionally Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners. We shall continue to do so, for Mr. Mandela's release would be a key step towards creating conditions in which genuine dialogue can begin in South Africa.

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