§ 21. Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action he takes to keep himself informed of personnel changes in the Diplomatic Corps in London.
§ Mr. George BrownI am kept informed by Diplomatic Representatives in London in accordance with the Vienna Convention.
§ Mr. OnslowWould the right hon. Gentleman agree that if in future these arrangements should break down, as they appear to have done in the case of the Iranian Ambassador, it is in no one's interest that he should make a public scene about it?
§ Mr. BrownThere seem to be two different views among the Press. If I say nothing I am thought to be keeping silent unwarrantably. If I say anything, it disturbs the Press. The hon. Gentleman, a long way after the event, is really wasting the time of the House on a mere detail taken out of context and, like so many others, totally distorted.