Rhodesia

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 December 1979.

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Photo of Mr Ian Gilmour Mr Ian Gilmour , Chesham and Amersham 12:00, 11 December 1979

I am most grateful to my hon. Friend. I entirely agree with what he says. Of course, we have always conceded that there are dangers in what we are doing, but we have always been told to assume responsibility for Rhodesia. This is what we have done. As I have made clear to the House—I think that most hon. Members agree—we are doing the right thing. To let this conflict drag on would be entirely contrary to the interests of Rhodesia, Southern Africa and this country.