§ 22. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent the communication recently addressed to him by Mr. Mintoff opens up prospects of negotiations being resumed toward a settlement of outstanding problems.
§ Mr. J. AmeryMy right hon. Friend received a letter from Mr. Mintoff shortly before he left Malta. The letter does not appear to indicate any basic change in Mr. Mintoff's position, but my right hon. Friend is studying it carefully.