HC Deb 16 December 1968 vol 775 cc847-8
3. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what visits he proposes to make to Commonwealth countries in the coming 12 months.

Mr. M. Stewart

As the hon. Member knows, I have recently returned from a visit to Pakistan and India. I am now considering my programme for the coming year.

Mr. Marten

I assumed that the Secretary of State would be considering his programme. The Question asks him what visits he is proposing. Anyhow, assuming that he goes to Commonwealth countries, could he sound out the Commonwealth countries on the proposal for an Atlantic Free Trade Area, which is receiving more and more consideration in many countries?

Mr. Stewart

That is another question.