asked the Secretary of State for Trade if his Department is to be officially represented at the Press conference and seminar due to be held to promote investment in South Africa and the Bantustan homelands.

An official from my Department attended this function as an observer, which is normal practice for occasions of this kind.

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if it is his policy to promote investment in South Africa and the Bantustan homelands; and what is his policy towards the resolutions of the United Nations on this matter.

British investment in South Africa is subject to the normal rules and no special privileges are given. The location of investment within South Africa is a matter for firms. Questions concerning UN resolutions are for my right hon. Friend the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary.