§ Sir Frederic Bennettasked the Lord Privy Seal if, in view of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, he will review his decision not to reduce diplomatic 869W representation to chargé ďaffaires level, given to the hon. Member for Torbay, Official Report, 13 December 1979, column 712.
§ Mr. HurdWe have considered recalling our ambassador to Moscow for consultations. However, I believe that it is more to our advantage, in present circumstances, for him to stay in Moscow, where he can advise us at this difficult time.