q
никогоз
Pro 200
· 243
Written Answers
3 DECEMBER· 1980
Written Answers
245
244
Cyprus
22. Mr. Christopher Price asked the Lord Privy Seal what further efforts the British Government have made towards achieving a settlement in Cyprus.
Sir Ian Gilmour: The Government continue to give full support to the inter- communal talks taking place under United Nations auspices.
British North America Act
23. Mr. Lennox-Boyd asked the Lord Privy Seal what representations he has received from people resident in the United Kingdom concerning the likely request by the Canadian Government for the patriation of the Canadian constitution.
Mr. Ridley: My right hon. Friend has received none, other than from hon.
Members.
Namibia
24. Mr. Latham asked the Lord Privy
Seal whether he will make a statement on Namibia; and whether the contact group Powers intend to make a further démarche
to South Africa in view of the unsatis- factory progress in resolving this issue.
26. Mr. Dobson asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on Namibia.
27. Mr. Wall asked the Lord Privy
Seal if he will make a statement on devel- opments in British relations with Namibia.
Mr. Luce: Her Majesty's Government welcome the United Nations Secretary- General's report of 24 November to the Security Council and the prospect it holds out for Namibian independence in 1981. We support the proposals contained in the report for a pre-implementation meeting on 7 January 1981. As a result of the - visit of the United Nations Mission to Pretoria last month, and subsequent con- sultations, we are close to agreement on March 1981 as the date for implementa- tion. In conjunction with our partners in the Group of Five Western countries, we shall work to bring the Namibia negotia- tions to a successful conclusion through the pre-implementation meeting, where, as observers, we shall be in touch with all delegations, including that from South Africa.
2 Y 8
Gibraltar
28. Mr. McQuarrie - asked the Lord Privy Seal what further progress has been made in the negotiations between the Spanish and United Kingdom Govern- ments on the lifting of the restrictions between the border of Gibraltar and La Linea in the Campo De Gibraltar; and if he will make a statement.
Sir Ian Gilmour : I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave him on 24 November
[Vol. 994, c. 15.]
34. Mr. Teddy Taylor asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the future of Gibraltar.
Sir Ian Gilmour: We are continuing to work for the implementation of the agree- concluded with the Spanish Foreign ment that my right hon. and noble Friend Minister in Lisbon on 10 April, which provides for the restoration of direct communications between Gibraltar and the text of the agreement makes clear. the Spain and the opening of negotiations. As
British Government's commitment to the people of Gibraltar remains firm.
Southern Africa (Transnational Corporations)
29. Mr. Ioan Evans asked the Lord Privy Seal what action is proposed to implement resolution 1980/59 on activities Africa and Namibia adopted by the of transnational corporations in South
United Nations Economic and Social Council on 24 July 1980.
Mr. Luce: None. Resolutions of the
Economic and Social Council are not binding.
33. Miss Joan Lestor asked the Lord
Privy Seal what action Her Majesty's Government
proposes regarding the United Nations report on the activities of transnational corporations in South Africa and Namibia.
Mr. Luce: None. The report is cur- rently before the General Assembly.
Hong Kong
30. Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on his recent talks with the Governor of Hong Kong on his recent visit to the United Kingdom.
DATE 4:17:80
COL. 244-845 vou 995
Wra
Mr. Blaker ernor had ro right hon. an Ministers oni affecting Hon confidential.
31. Mr. R Lord Privy Se scope of the the Lebanon.
Mr. Hurd: Scope of the Lebanou. bu UNIFIL is mandate bec Palestinian a Haddad's fore
Pres
32. Mr. Ca Seal whether President-elec America to dị affairs.
Mr. Ridley Administrauc 20 January. i tion of Pre charge. My plans at pres incoming Ad
35. Mr. S Privy Seal if other than to to issue pass Kingdom and bers of passp of the last fiv means which applications
Mr. Luce obtained in from the pa post offices i
visitor's pass year for she countries in To obtain a must apply. United King
ficate, a Nat
card, a Depa
- Þ í
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.