HC Deb 30 January 1961 vol 633 cc591-2
32. Mr. Healey

asked the Lord Privy Seal what consultation he has had with the Government of Nepal concerning the arrangements for the forthcoming State visit to Nepal.

Mr. Ormsby Gore

In making arrangements for Her Majesty's visit, there have been the usual consultations between the two Governments.

Mr. Healey

In view of the state of political unrest in the State, can the Minister assure the House that he is quite satisfied that the security arrangements for Her Majesty's visit are entirely efficient? Secondly, in view of the great concern which has recently been expressed on political events in the State of Nepal, can the Minister of State assure the House that Her Majesty's visit does not imply any condonation by Her Majesty's Government of the recent actions of the Ruler of Nepal?

Mr. Ormsby Gore

In reply to the first part of the supplementary question, I can give that assurance. All indications are that security arrangements are extremely satisfactory. As regards the second part of the supplementary question, I think it is quite clear that this is a visit by Her Majesty to the King of Nepal and the people of Nepal. It has no reference whatever to the political conduct of affairs in that country.