14. Mr. Tom Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with a view to strengthening Welsh links with Europe.
§ Mr. John MorrisThere are already close links between Wales and Europe in a variety of fields, including the economic. My Department, in particular, maintains regular contact with Brussels, and I see no immediate need for further consultation in these matters.
Mr. EllisIn view of the comments being aired in some quarters that we should base our policy on strengthening our links mainly or only with the English-speaking world, does not my right hon. and learned Friend think that, in logic, we should set out to strengthen our links with Welsh Patagonia? Or, in common with the rest of us, does he agree that it is nothing more than idiot chauvinism?
§ Mr. MorrisIf my hon. Friend will put down a Question about strengthening links with Patagonia, I shall answer it.