HC Deb 01 May 1974 vol 872 c463W
33. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about Her Majesty's Government's future relations with Portugal.

Mr. James Callaghan

The new régime in Portugal appears to have effective control at the moment of both metropolitan Portugal and the overseas territories. I shall have an opportunity to discuss the situation and our future relations with Portugal with Dr. Mario Soares, the Portuguese Socialist leader, when he visits London. We expect to take a decision on recognition soon.

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