§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the President of the Board of Trade, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Brecon and Radnor (Mr. Evans) of 25 October,Official Report, column 433, what actions his Department has taken to ensure that companies file reports under the EC code of conduct relating to South Africa for the year ended 30 June.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 1 November 1993]: Following the decision taken by the EC Foreign Affairs Council on 4 October to discontinue the code of conduct, British companies have been informed that reports are no longer required.
§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the Government's policy towards wage levels and employment conditions provided by British comapnies continuing to operate or seeking to operate in South Africa.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 1 November 1993]: British companies have an excellent record on wages and employment conditions in South Africa. We will encourage companies to continue these high standards.