HC Deb 01 April 1968 vol 762 cc12-3
10. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what visits he proposes this year to countries in Eastern Europe.

Mr. M. Stewart

On the invitation of the Governments concerned, I shall be visiting Yugoslavia from the 5th to 10th June and Bulgaria, Hungary and Roumania in the early part of September.

Mr. Marten

In view of the current political and economic developments in Eastern European countries, and the enormous potential for British capital goads with consumer know-how being exported, may I ask the Foreign Secretary to take every opportunity during his vi its to open up avenues for British trade in Eastern Europe?

Mr. Stewart

Certainly. On previous visits that I have made to other Eastern European countries I have had this very mach in mind.

Mr. Molloy

When my right hon. Friend visits these countries, in addition to raising matters of trade, would he raise again the important question of establishing a conference to look at the possibility of setting up the foundations of a European peace and security council?

Mr. Stewart

My hon. Friend knows that we believe that a conference on European security would be desirable. It is a matter upon which we have to keep in close touch with our allies.

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