§ Mr. Swingler50, 51 and 52. asked the Prime Minister (1) if he will now reconsider the question of visiting Moscow for talks with the leaders of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on outstanding problems. in the light of Marshal Bulganin's letter of 20th April;
(2) if he will now make a statement on his reply to Marshal Bulganin's letter of 20th April;
(3) if he will now give instructions for the initiation of talks on the suggestions for increasing Anglo-Soviet trade in Marshal Bulganin's letter of 20th April.
§ The Prime MinisterMy Answer will be ready for delivery to Mr. Bulganin shortly. But as he left for Helsinki on an official visit yesterday I am arranging for it to he handed to him on his return to Moscow towards the end of next week. Thereafter it will in due course he published.
With regard to the question of a visit to the Soviet Union, I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member on 19th February.