§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the progress made in respect of the voluntary ban on the promotion of tourism to South Africa.
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Gentleman to the replies given by my hon. Friend the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Employment on 22 April this year, at columns560–61.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the progress made with regard to imposing a voluntary ban on new direct investment in South Africa.
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§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Central (Mr. Caborn) by my hon. Friend the Minister for Trade on 23 July 1987, at columns305–7.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the progress made in respect of the ban on importing gold coins, iron and steel from South Africa.
§ The Prime MinisterWith effect from 5 November 1986 the United Kingdom ban on imports of South African gold coins was modified to include gold coins whether or not consigned from South Africa and to exclude gold coins minted before 1961. On 27 September 1986 the import of certain iron and steel was banned. Subject to satisfactory evidence, imports of iron and steel under contracts concluded before 19 September 1986 are allowed to go ahead. These interpretations are consistent with decisions taken in the European Community.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the progress made in respect of the cessation of oil exports and exports of sensitive equipment destined for the security services in South Africa.
§ The Prime MinisterWe continue to abide by our international commitments in South Africa, including those on oil exports and exports of sensitive equipment for the security services.