HC Deb 28 November 1966 vol 737 cc31-2
The Prime Minister (Mr. Harold Wilson)

With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement.

As the House will know, my right hon. Friend the Commonwealth Secretary returned this morning from his visit to Salisbury, where he had extensive talks with the Governor and also saw Mr. Smith.

The Government will, of course, be considering most carefully his report on his discussions and, at the earliest possible moment, a fuller statement will be made.

Mr. Heath

I thank the Prime Minister for what he has said. Of course, we understand the reason why it is an interim statement. I am sure that the whole House welcomes the fact that the efforts to reach a negotiated settlement are continuing.