HC Deb 28 June 1968 vol 767 cc134-5W
Mr. Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many members of the Embassy staff in Prague officially visited the Centrotex International Exhibition held in that city in June, 1968.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

None.

Mr. Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, why Great Britain did not accept the official invitation to be represented at the diplomatic reception held in Prague during the Centrotex International Exhibition in June, 1968.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

My information is that there was no diplomatic reception during the Exhibition. Her Majesty's Embassy was only invited to attend a Fashion Show. This invitation was accepted by the wife of Her Majesty's Ambassador.

Mr. Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why, apart from acceding to a telephonic request for a temporary loan of a Union Jack, no assistance was provided for the managing director of the only British firm represented at the Centrotex International Exhibition.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Her Majesty's Embassy, Prague received no request for assistance in connection with the Centrotex Exhibition apart from that for the loan of a flag from Mr. Raphael of Adler and Company.