44. Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Anglo-Pakistani relations.
§ Mr. SainsburyBritian and Pakistan's traditionally close and friendly relations have been reinforced by the 489W restoration of democracy in Pakistan last year and, more recently, by Pakistan's resumption this month of Commonwealth membership. The warmth of the relationship was demonstrated by the very successful visit of Prime Minister Bhutto in July.