§ 31. Mr. Dykesasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will visit the United States of America officially in the near future to discuss with the Secretary of State questions arising in the context of foreign policy and security policy harmonisation between the United States of America, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Alliance and European countries in general.
§ Mr. RidleyMy right hon. Friend has at present no plans for a visit to the United States. There is regular consultation between Her Majesty's Government and the American Administration on defence and foreign policy issues.