HC Deb 13 December 1965 vol 722 c902
23. Mr. A. Royle

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what plans he has to visit Latin America.

Mr. Padley

My right hon. Friend plans to visit Peru from 2nd to 6th January next, Chile from 6th to 10th January, and Argentina from 10th to 14th January.

Mr. Royle

In view of the very close relations between Peru and this country, will the hon. Gentleman ask his right hon. Friend to discuss with the Peruvian Government the possibility of increasing aid to Peru and also the possibility of giving more assistance to the British V.S.O.s working in the barriadas outside Lima?

Mr. Padley

I shall draw those points to my right hon. Friend's attention.

Mr. Dell

Would it not be an encouragement to the success of the Foreign Secretary's visit if the Government now announced their intention to implement the recommendations of the Parry Committee on Latin-American Studies?

Mr. Padley

My hon. Friend had better put down a separate Question if he wants a reply to that.