HC Deb 18 July 1972 vol 841 cc95-6W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement concerning his recent official visit to the Republic of Indonesia.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

I paid an official visit to Indonesia on 4th and 5th July, 1972. I held talks with President Soeharto and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and met representatives of the British business community. I signed an agreement for £7 million of project aid, part of the £10 million which Her Majesty's Government have this year pledged to Indonesia. This £7 million will be used on a number of projects including a power station and the completion of a spinning mill.

My meetings with the President and Mr. Malik provided a valuable opportunity for a friendly and wide ranging exchange of views.