asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made to the Zambian Government about the detention of Mr. Lionel Cliffe, a British citizen and native of Sheffield; and whether the British High Commission in Zambia has had access to Mr. Cliffe.

The High Commissioner has been in close touch with the Zambian Ministers of Foreign and Home Affairs and access to see Mr. Cliffe, who has been detained under the Zambian Preservation of Security regulations, was granted on 3rd and 5th February. Assurances have been received about future access.