HC Deb 18 February 1958 vol 582 cc1034-5
51. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Prime Minister when he proposes to make a statement on his Commonwealth tour.

The Prime Minister

I do not propose to make a statement on my Commonwealth tour, but I shall make reference to this tomorrow during the debate on Foreign Affairs.

Mr. Hughes

Is the Prime Minister aware that the Fiji Islanders wished that he had stayed there much longer? Why did he disappoint them?

The Prime Minister

Had I been to Fiji I might have fallen for the attractions of that delightful island—as I am told it is—but I did not go there. I felt that I should not deprive myself for more than six weeks of the pleasure of the hon. Member's supplementary questions.