HC Deb 04 July 1973 vol 859 cc153-4W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Prime Minister how many Heads of African States have been invited to make, or have made, State visits to the United Kingdom during the past four years giving dates in each case.

Lord Balniel

I have been asked to reply.

The Head of State of Nigeria, General Gowon, is the only Head of an African State to have been invited and to have made a State visit to the United Kingdom during the past four years. His visit took place from 12th to 15th June 1973.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Prime Minister how many Heads of Latin American States have been invited to make State visits to the United Kingdom during the past four years.

Lord Balniel

I have been asked to reply.

The President of Mexico, President Echeverria, is the only Head of a Latin American State to have been invited to make a State visit to the United Kingdom during the past four years.