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amily's basic requirements. The Zimbabwe authorities have also said that they will sympathetically consider applications for the export of antiques, family heir- looms and furniture which can be shown to have been previously imported into Zimbabwe.
It would not be appropriate for Her Majesty's Government to make formal representations to the Zimbabwe Government on the question of the ex- change controls which apply to British citizens resident in that country. We have, however, expressed our concern to the Zimbabweans on several occasions, and they have assured us that they will relax the controls as soon as their circumstances permit. The Zimbabwe government inherited exchange control restrictions from the previous regime and have made some signi- ficant relaxations to them since independence.
Mediterranean and Dead Sea (Canal)
Mr. David Watkins asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the a canal between the Israeli proposal to build Mediterranean and the Dead Sea.
Mr. Hurd: The project as planned is contrary to international law, as it involves unlawful works in occupied territory and infringes Jordan's legal rights in the Dead Sea and neighbouring regions. No official support will be given by Her Majesty's Government in respect of the project.
Committee of Ministers (Council of Europe)
Mr. Coleman asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the objectives of the United Kingdom Government which they hope to pursue during their Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe which is due to begin on 19 November.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: Her Majesty's Government continue to attach great importance to the Council of Europe. In particular, it serves a useful purpose in bringing together the Ten and the non-Ten member States of democratic Europe at ministerial, parliamen- tary and official level. It has proved a valuable forum for exchanges of views on CSCE matters and as Presidency we shall seek to enhance the Council's political importance by encouraging discussion of other major current topics.
The Secretary-General of the Council will be visiting this country early in the new year as the guest of Her Majesty's Government.
Her Majesty's Government will continue to support activities of the Council of Europe in the fields of human rights, social affairs, education, culture and sport, youth, public health, regional and municipal matters, regional planning and legal affairs.
Dependent Territories (Immigration Ordinances)
Mr. Tilley asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the progress of his discussions with the Governments of the dependent territories on bringing
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their immigration ordinances into line with the British Nationality Act 1981.
Mr. Luce: The Act is still with the printers and it will therefore be several weeks before the Governments of the dependent territories can study in detail the sections which provide for acquisition of British de- pendent territories citizenship. Once they have done so we shall, as Ministers have indicated in Parliament, formally ask them to review their immigration laws in the light of the provisions of the Act.
European Parliament
Mr. Haselhurst asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will arrange for an exhibition relating to the European Parliament to be displayed in the Upper Waiting Hall.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: I plan to open a display on the work and role of the European Parliament in the Upper Waiting Hall on Monday 23 November at 11.30 The display, provided by the European Parliament Office in London, will remain there until Friday 27 November.
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Republic of Ireland
Mr. Enoch Powell asked the Lord Privy Seal if he has sought legal advice outside his Department as to any liability of the Government of the Republic of Ireland to Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom for public loss or costs incurred as result of activities in the United Kingdom of terrorists based in the territory of the Republic of Ireland.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: No.
World Fair 1982
Mr. Sheerman asked the Lord Privy Seal whether his Department is giving any assistance to those organis- ing a United Kingdom presence at the 1982 World Fair in the United States of America.
Mr. Luce: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is sponsoring United Kingdom participation at the International Energy Exposition at Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1982. The theme is "Energy Turns the World". The Central Office of Information, in col- laboration with the Department of Energy, will pre- pare the British contribution. A number of leading British companies have been invited to contribute exhibits.
South Africa (Ministerial Visit)
Mr. Nicholas Winterton asked the Lord Privy Seal whether any Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister plans to visit South Africa within the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's relationship with South Africa.
Mr. Luce: There are no plans at present for a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister to visit South Africa. I visited South Africa in September 1980. We have normal relations with South Africa.
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