§ Q14. Sir D. Walker-Smithasked the Prime Minister if, during his visit to Moscow, he will make personal representations as to the conditions of imprisonment of Mr. Gerald Brooke with a view to their alleviation.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is not the practice to disclose in advance details of subjects which may be discussed on occasions of this kind.
§ Q15. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister on what date he first informed President Johnson of his intention of visiting Moscow; whether this was before or after agreement on his proposed visit had been arranged with the Soviet Government; why he did not make public this proposed visit until Thursday 7th July; and whether he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is not the practice to disclose details of confidential exchanges between Heads of Governments. The rest of my hon. Friend's Question does not, therefore, arise.
§ Q16. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether, during his forthcoming discussions with the Russian Prime Minister, he will seek an assurance that the Soviet Government will support Great Britain's efforts to ensure that all foreign troops are withdrawn from Vietnam.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is not the practice to disclose in advance details of subjects which may be discussed on occasions of this kind.