HC Deb 06 April 1989 vol 150 c336
Q5. Sir Richard Body

To ask the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 6 April.

Mr. Wakeham

I have been asked to reply.

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply that I gave some moments ago.

Sir Richard Body

If, as a result of Mr. Gorbachev' s visit, my right hon. Friend believes that there may be more opportunities for expanding trade between East and West, would it not be advisable for Britain to play a more lively part in the affairs of the Economic Commission for Europe, which has been responsible for several hundred agreements and conventions with the object of bringing down trade barriers?

Mr. Wakeham

My hon. Friend is right, but I think that he will also agree that my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has played a most important part in just those discussions, and I am sure that all my right hon. and hon. Friends will join me in congratulating her on her achievements.