§ Q11. Mr. Peter Griffithsasked the Prime Minister what instructions are given to Ministers as to the practice to be observed in receiving deputations.
§ Mr. BowdenNo special instructions are necessary.
§ Mr. GriffithsAs a delegation from my constituency arriving at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government at the express invitation of the Minister was met not only with gross discourtesy but with vulgar abuse, is it not necessary that some instructions be given?
§ Mr. BowdenI am not aware that any of my right hon. and hon. Friends have met deputations with discourtesy. I remind the House that courtesy is a two-way traffic.
§ Mr. LubbockCan the right hon. Gentleman say what is Her Majesty's Government's policy regarding the receiving of deputations which come to advocate racialist policies?
§ Mr. BowdenNot arising out of this Question.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesHow does the vulgar abuse at this meeting compare with the vulgar abuse usually levelled at immigrants into this country?
§ Mr. BowdenThe Question deals with what instructions are given to Ministers.