§ 13. Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his discussions with President Iliescu of Romania.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary had no opportunity for substantive discussion with President Iliescu during the latter's recent visit to the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. ThurnhamIs my hon. and learned Friend aware that President Iliescu welcomes the help given by this country to the 170,000 children still in Romania's orphanages? Will he confirm that the British embassy in Bucharest will give all possible help to British couples who have been cleared to adopt Romanian orphans?
§ Mr. HoggYes, indeed, but we must also remember that the interests of the children in question must be the paramount consideration of everyone.