HC Deb 25 January 1966 vol 723 c20
29. Mr. Jackson

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what plans he has for visiting India and Pakistan.

Mr. Bottomley

None at present, Sir. I regret that the pressure of business in connection with Rhodesia has not permitted me to visit other Commonwealth countries as I should much have liked to do.

Mr. Jackson

Whilst accepting my right hon. Friend's statement at the moment, may I ask whether he will not agree that it is urgently desirable for a Minister from the Commonwealth Relations Office to visit India to discuss possible measures for further assistance to the Government in connection with famine conditions now existing?

Mr. Bottomley

My hon. Friend will be aware that I made a statement a short time ago in which I said that we would do all that was possible in giving assistance in famine relief.

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