§ Q9. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Prime Minister whether he will visit Thailand in view of the fact that British troops are now committed to defence of that country.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. HughesIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that he is adequately informed about Thailand? Is he aware that the country is governed by a corrupt dictatorship and that there is an illiterate population? Does he think it advisable to send British soldiers there in order to maintain a régime like that?
§ The Prime MinisterI think that the hon. Gentleman's statement about Thailand is exaggerated. The point is that we have taken certain steps which had the general approval of the House— [HON. MEMBERS: "No."] Well, of a large part of the House— [HON. MEMBERS: "Hear, hear."] The reasons were fully debated the other day.