§ Q24. Sir J. Lucasasked the Prime Minister to what extent it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to continue to make financial contributions and interest-free loans to countries which sever diplomatic relations with this country; and what effect this will have on trade relations.
§ The Prime MinisterThis will depend on the circumstances in which diplomatic relations are severed. Severance in itself has no direct effect on trade relations, or on aid programmes.