Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to attend the next six-monthly meeting arranged by his 573W Department with non-governmental organisations to discuss arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation matters.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNo. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs sees no reason to change the customary practice whereby these meetings are chaired by the responsible Minister of State.