§ LORD OGMOREMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question which stands in my name on the Order Paper.
§ [The Question was as follows:
§ To ask Her Majesty's Government when the names of the Joint Mission to Malta are expected to be announced; and, in view of the urgency of this matter, when it is expected that the Joint Mission will commence its duties in Malta.]
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS (LORD BESWICK)My Lords, our High Commissioner has had further discussions with the Prime Minister of Malta about the Joint Mission, which we are anxious should be set up as soon as possible. My right honourable friend the Commonwealth Secretary hopes to make an early announcement.
§ LORD OGMOREMy Lords, may I ask the noble Lord whether when his right honourable friend makes the announcement he will make a similar announcement in this House?
§ LORD BESWICKMy Lords, I should certainly hope to do that.