HC Deb 22 March 1971 vol 814 c17W
85. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made with the formation of the Union of Arab Emirates; and whether he intends to arrange a Ministerial visit to the Gulf.

Mr. Godber

Consultations are proceeding, both between the Rulers themselves, and between the Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti Governments, who are considering how best to follow up the visit of the joint Saudi-Kuwaiti mission to the Lower Gulf earlier this year. My right hon. Friend is keeping in mind the possibility of a British Ministerial visit to the area.