§ 24. Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he held with the Soviet authorities before he granted visas for the Bolshoi Ballet to visit the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. HattersleyThe issue of visas is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs had no discussions with the Soviet authorities before the visit of the Bolshoi Ballet to this country.