§ 39. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Aviation if he will state the purpose of his recent official visit to Sweden at the invitation of the Swedish Government; with which Swedish Ministers he conferred; and what conclusions were reached.
§ Mr. SandysThis was a courtesy visit, at the invitation of the Swedish Government. I had talks with the Swedish Prime Minister and the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Commerce at which we exchanged views on matters of common interest to our two countries.
§ Mr. HughesMay I ask whether the talks referred to in this and the preceding Question encouraged the Minister in the levity which is characteristic of his answers today, which have contained no substance but a kind of pseudo-humour or "Euro-humour"? Did the talks referred to in this Question contain any reference to the urgent need for reciprocity in the commercial and educational fields between the various countries referred to in the Question?
§ Mr. SandysNo.
§ Mr. HughesOn a point of order. The two Questions which I have asked were constructive Questions designed to elicit constructive answers. The Minister has shown the utmost contempt in the way that he has treated the House. In the circumstances, I give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment at the earliest possible moment.