HC Deb 14 February 1966 vol 724 cc171-2W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of Dr. Subandrio's official statement that Indonesia would not refuse to exchange views with Great Britain on Indonesian confrontation against Malaysia if the matter came up, if he will now open negotiations.

Mr. Padley

Her Majesty's Government are always ready to consider any step that would contribute to better relations with Indonesia. However, it is primarily for the countries concerned—Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia—to consider any proposals for a peaceful end to confrontation.