§ Q9. Miss Joan Hallasked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his recent talks with the Prime Minister of Iran.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Iranian Prime Minister visited Britain at my invitation from 9th to 11th April. Iran is a close friend and ally and I was glad to have an opportunity to exchange views with Mr. Hoveyda. Our talks covered the situation in the Gulf and in the South Asian subcontinent as well as matters of bilateral interest including trade relations.