§ Q4. Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister if he will seek to make an official visit to New Zealand.
§ The Prime MinisterI would like to visit New Zealand if a suitable opportunity occurs, but I have no immediate plans to do so.
§ Mr. DalyellHas there been any opportunity yet to talk to the New Zealand Government about the scheduled French nuclear tests in the Pacific?
§ The Prime MinisterThis subject was raised by Mr. Walding, the New Zealand Minister who visited this country last week, in his meeting with my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary. Our position on this matter is as it has always been. Her Majesty's Government are totally opposed to testing in the atmosphere.
§ Mr. Teddy TaylorA visit to New Zealand or any other friendly country does not imply acceptance of or agreement with all that country's policies. Will the Prime Minister review his policy 274 on visits bearing in mind that the foolish cancellation of a good will visit to Greece has resulted in the loss of £60 million of work for Clydeside and has put many jobs at risk?
§ The Prime MinisterI do not agree with the hon. Gentleman in anything he has said, but perhaps I may point out to him that there are many thousands of miles difference between New Zealand and Greece and I shall be happy to send him a map of the globe if he wishes.