HC Deb 13 February 1990 vol 167 c138W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister if she has issued a formal invitation to Mr. Nelson Mandela to visit her in Britain.

The Prime Minister

As we explained in our statement of 2 February I plan to do so now that he is free.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister if she intends to make an official visit to South Africa this year.

The Prime Minister

I plan to visit South Africa in due course.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on her meeting with the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Monday 6 February.

The Prime Minister

We had a full discussion on the situation in South Africa. We share the objective of an end to apartheid through peaceful negotiations.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister when was the last time she spoke to President de Klerk of South Africa.

The Prime Minister

We are in regular contact with the South African Government.

Mr. Caborn

To ask the Prime Minister if she will list all representations additional to that made by the Minister for Sport to the chairman of the Test and County Cricket Board on 2 August 1989 made by(a) herself, (b) any of her Ministers and (c) Government officials to dissuade the members of the rebel cricket tour of South Africa frorn undertaking the tour.

The Prime Minister

The Government's position on the cricket tour to South Africa is set out in my hon. Friend the Minister for Sport's letter of 2 August to the chairman of the Test and County Cricket Board. At my hon. Friend's request, his letter was copied to the players concerned.

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