§ 71. Mr. Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's current relations with Saudi Arabia.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweRelations with Saudi Arabia are excellent. There have been a number of ministerial visits to Saudi Arabia during the year. Further visits are expected early in the new year. The hon. Member will also be aware that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales recently paid a highly successful visit to Saudi Arabia. In addition, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia will be making a state visit to Britain in 1987 at the invitation of Her Majesty The Queen.