§ Sir Frederic Bennettasked the Lord Privy Seal if Her Majesty's Government will now indicate their readiness to welcome a Chilean ambassador to London.
§ Mr. RidleyThere is not yet anything to add to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Bolsover (Mr. Skinner) on 9 November.—[Vol. 973, c.358.]
§ Miss Joan Lestorasked the Lord Privy Seal when he expects to reach a decision on whether or not to approve an ambassador to Chile.
§ Mr. RidleyWe are continuing to examine all aspects of our relations with Chile. I cannot yet say when we shall reach any final decisions.