§ 36. Lady Tweedsmuirasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Consular Convention between the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom include arrangements as to the establishment of consulates outside Moscow.
§ Mr. George ThomsonWhen it comes into force, the Consular Convention which my right hon. Friend signed with Mr. Gromyko in Moscow on 2nd December will permit the opening of consulates outside the respective capitals. The establishing of a post will be subject in each case to the consent of the receiving State.