asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will take steps to stop imports of coal from South Africa in line with Her Majesty's Government's support in the European Council for an embargo on such imports; what information he has as to subsequent action by France and Denmark; and if he will make a statement.

At a meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Twelve, on 15–16 September 1986, it was agreed to impose a ban on new investment, imports of gold coins and of iron and steel. No agreement was reached to ban coal imports. The action taken by France and Denmark pre-dated the European decision.