HC Deb 02 April 1984 vol 57 c397W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Prime Minister (1) what criteria she uses in advising members of the royal family whether to accept or reject invitations to undertake overseas visits;

(2) if she will now answer questions on the basis of advice to the royal family regarding the acceptance or rejection of invitations to undertake overseas visits.

The Prime Minister

The criteria vary from case to case but would include the interests of Britain and the country concerned which the visit would serve.