§ Mr. Rifkindasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether an aplication has been received from the British Youth Council for financial support for a delegation to attend the World Festival of Youth in Havana in July; what is his attitude to such an application; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuardAn application to defray the travel costs of about 20 delegates was received from the British Youth Council. It is the Government's policy neither to encourage nor to discourage attendance at the festival. The aplication was accordingly refused.