New Zealand (Foreign Minister)

HC Deb 12 March 1975 vol 888 c498

16. Mr. Rifkind

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will seek to have a meeting with the New Zealand Foreign Minister.

Mr. James Callaghan

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rowling here in London.

Mr. Rifkind

Will the Secretary of State confirm the glad tidings which were reported this morning about the future of New Zealand and its relations with the Community? Will he say whether there were any discussions on the position as it affects New Zealand after 1980, or whether it will be subject to review in 1980?

Mr. Callaghan

It will be subject to review again before 1980. I have no doubt from the nature of the discussions yesterday that satisfactory arrangements will continue to be made.