§ 26. Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what message has been sent by his Department to the victors in last month's general election in the German Democratic Republic.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe would expect to send a message to the new Foreign Minister of the GDR once a Government have been formed. We have welcomed the elections as a great day for Germany and for Europe.
§ 37. Mr. WattsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of the elections in the German Democratic Republic.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe elections in East Germany on 18 March were, as confirmed by foreign observers, free, fair and well organised. We have welcomed the elections as a great day for Europe and for Germany.