HC Deb 19 February 1979 vol 963 c43W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Prime Minister how many foreign countries are able directly to approach Departments of Her Majesty's Government other than the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to discuss British internal affairs.

The Prime Minister

All foreign countries which maintain missions accredited to the Court of St. James's conduct their business with Ministers and officials of Her Majesty's Government under the auspices of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.