HC Deb 29 October 1975 vol 898 cc485-6W
20. Mr. Goodlad

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he plans to make an early visit to Portugal.

Mr. James Callaghan

I have at present no plans to do so.

22. Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next expects to meet the Foreign Minister of Portugal.

Mr. James Callaghan

I last met Major Antunes at the European Council of Ministers meeting in Luxembourg on 7th October. I look forward to our next meeting, but I cannot say when that will be.

26. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further representations have been made by Her Majesty's Ambassador to Portugal on the matter of the detention of political prisoners in Portugal since his answer to the hon. Member for Epping Forest on 6th August 1975.

Mr. Hattersley

Admiral Azevedo stated on 13th September that all political prisoners would be brought to trial as soon as possible. In view of this, we have not considered it necessary to make further representations to the Portuguese Government. I can assure the hon. Member that Her Majesty's Government continue to attach great importance to this matter.

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