§ 42. Mr. ChurchillTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what has been the effect on the people of Nepal of the restricted flow of imports to that country through India; and what representations Her Majesty's Government has made to the Government of India on such restrictions.
§ Mr. SainsburyWe have been very concerned at the dispute between India and Nepal, in particular at its increasingly damaging effect on the people of Nepal and on their economic development. Nepal is an old and close friend of Britain, whose prosperity we have always sought to promote.
We remain closely in touch with both sides. The Indian Government are aware of our concern to see early negotiations leading to a mutually satisfactory settlement of this dispute.