§ 2. Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will seek to pay an official visit to the Republic of Vietnam.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mr. Anthony Royle)My right hon. Friend has no plans to do so at present.
§ Mr. CormackI understand the reason for that negative reply and I thank my hon. Friend for it. Will he comment on the great danger to Indo-China which is posed by the investing of Cambodia? Does this not place in jeopardy the whole future of the peace of this part of South-East Asia?
§ Mr. RoyleWe greatly regret that North Vietnam has continued to send troops and military supplies into South Vietnam, in blatant disregard of the provisions of the agreement, and that it has also continued its military activities in Laos and Cambodia, once again in clear breach of the agreement.
§ Mr. SproatWill my hon. Friend comment on his recent talks with President Thieu, when he was in London?
§ Mr. RoyleMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister told the House that in his talks with President Thieu on 10th April he had had a first-hand account of the situation in the region. The Prime Minister assured the President of Her Majesty's Government's continued diplomatic support.
§ Mr. DalyellIf we are talking about clear breaches in connection with Cambodia, does not the American air action also constitute a clear breach?
§ Mr. RoyleThere is another Question on Cambodia on the Order Paper. The hon. Gentleman might like to ask his question then.