HC Deb 19 June 1973 vol 858 c364
Q1. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Prime Minister if he will seek an official invitation to visit The Hague.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Edward Heath)

I have at present no plans to do so, Sir.

Mr. Dalyell

Does the fact that the French Government have flouted the International Court at The Hague by not turning up suggest to the Prime Minister that he should talk directly to President Pompidou about it?

The Prime Minister

The decision whether or not to accept the jurisdiction of the International Court beyond the international affairs on which it has been previously accepted is always a matter for the country itself.