§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Prime Minister if he will state the purpose of the recent visit to Great Britain of the President of Western Germany; what subjects members of Her Majesty's Government discussed with him; and what results were achieved.
§ The Prime MinisterThe purpose of the State Visit of President Heuss was to give expression to, and to improve the friendly relations which exist between this country and the Federal Republic of Germany.
In view of President Heuss' constitutional position, and the fact that the visit was a ceremonial one, it would not have been appropriate for members of Her Majesty's Government to have discussions with him on matters of policy.