8. Mr. Philips Priceasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has yet received a request from the Iraqi Government to enter into discussion on a cultural agreement, including the training of Iraqi teachers in this country.
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreYes, Sir. My right hon. and learned Friend has agreed to an Iraqi request to negotiate a Cultural Convention between our two countries. The Convention may be expected to include provision for encouraging the training of Iraqi teachers in this country.
Mr. Philips PriceWhatever we may think of the way in which the Iraqi Government came to power, is it not desirable that we should give all the assistance that we can to that Government today?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreWe are very agreeable to signing this Convention, and we hope to be able to put a text forward on which our Ambassador could then negotiate with the Iraqi authorities.