§ 87. Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will approach the Chinese Government with a view to arranging an exchange visit of students, technical and administrative workers, artists, scientists, medical and hospital workers and geologists, between our two countries.
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§ Mr. TurtonIt is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to encourage conditions in which private individuals may travel freely between this and other countries, including China, for cultural and other purposes. They do not at present contemplate an exchange visit of the kind and proportions suggested by the hon. Member.
§ 89. Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foriegn Affairs whether, as a means of improving and strengthening Sino-British relations, he will suggest to the Chinese Government an exchange of Parliamentary delegations between our two countries.
§ Mr. TurtonWhilst my right hon. Friend is anxious that Sino-British relations should be improved and strengthened, he does not consider that the present time is appropriate for an exchange of delegations between this Parliament and the National People's Congress of China.