§ 40. Mr. Waltersasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is Her Majesty's Government's policy towards the establishment of links between British and East German towns; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PadleyThe twinning of towns, as it is sometimes called, is a matter for local authorities to decide, but Her Majesty's Government make it clear, if consulted, that in present circumstances there are difficulties in entering into such arrangements with local authorities in East Germany. Because of these difficulties we do not see much likelihood of town-twinning arrangements with East Germany leading to a happy association.