§ Mr. RadiceTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the progress of German unification; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryAn assessment of the progress of German unification is essentially a German domestic matter.
I should, however, like to say that German unification is something which we welcome. It has meant the end of over 40 years of division in Europe. We are happy to work together with the new united Germany as an ally and partner in pursuit of a more stable and prosperous Europe.
I am especially glad that with our encouragement some 160 British firms are represented in Berlin and in eastern Germany, making Britain one of the leading foreign investors there. This represents an important contribution to the process of unification.