§ 6 and 30. Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications (1) what official meetings he proposes to hold with his Commonwealth counterparts;
(2) what plans he has for official meetings with his counterparts in European Economic Community countries.
§ Sir J. EdenMy officials meet their counterparts in the Commonwealth and European Economic Community countries in the normal course of their duties. I shall continue to take any opportunity which presents itself for informal meetings with overseas Ministers.
§ Mr. HuckfieldI congratulate the Minister on combining both my Questions. Will he, first, seriously study the prospect of direct dialling to Commonwealth countries as we now have this facility in respect of many other parts of the world? Will he also ensure that something is done to improve the quality of direct dialling services to Europe? If he cannot improve the quality of these services, will he now cease to advertise them?
§ Sir J. EdenThose are both matters for other Questions and they do not arise directly from the Questions I have answered.