§ Mr. Fairbairnasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs who represented Her Majesty's Government at the funeral of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia; and what considerations govern the decision as to the level of representation appropriate for such occasions.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe interment on 26th March was private at the wish of the Saudi Royal Family. The Secretary of State for Defence conveyed Her Majesty's Government's condolences to King Khalid the next morning. He was accompanied by the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Mr. Maudling). The level of representation appropriate for such occasions depends on a wide variety of political and practical factors and the wishes of the host country.