§ Q1. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Prime Minister what plans he has to make an official visit to the continent of Africa.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Harold Wilson)I am not myself contemplating visits to any country in Africa at present.
§ Mr. Biggs-DavisonWhen the time comes, as I hope, for the Prime Minister to make this visit, will he try to include Rhodesia, bearing in mind that the visit of his right hon. Friend and his noble Friend to that country has done something to remove some of the prejudices and misunderstandings between the two Governments?
§ The Prime MinisterI thought that that particular mission would be very helpful, and while the situation is still extremely difficult, as the House knows, I think that that visit has had some useful effect. The hon. Gentleman will know that I am in touch with Mr. Smith at the present time, and, of course, if it becomes necessary for us to meet we shall press this, but, as the hon. Gentleman may know, I had quite a long talk with Mr. Smith when he was in London at the end of January.
§ Sir Knox CunninghamWould not the Prime Minister think it wise to visit South Africa when he visits Africa?
§ The Prime MinisterMy original Answer was that I had no plans to visit Africa, so I do not think that the hon. and learned Gentleman's supplementary question really follows.