§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the purpose of the visit to Britain by the Crown Prince of Bahrain with several of his ministers; what discussions they are holding with him; and whether the visitors will be received by the Foreign Secretary or the Prime Minister.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyWe have excellent relations with Bahrain and took the opportunity of the Crown Prince of Bahrain's recent private visit to discuss all areas of mutual concern. My right honourable friend Mr. Jeremy Hanley, Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs had a useful meeting with the Crown Prince and Foreign Minister on 11 February. The Crown Prince did not meet the Prime Minister or Foreign Secretary on this occasion.