§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Energy for what purpose an official visit from representatives of the People's Republic of China was arranged at his offices on Friday 23 February; why this appointment was cancelled; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennThere were no official visits arranged for representatives of the People's Republic of China on Friday 23 February 1979. Two Japanese visitors from a private organisation had arranged to visit the Department to discuss matters of technical detail but were intercepted by strike pickets and persuaded not to enter the building.