HC Deb 14 May 1980 vol 984 c500W
16. Mr. Murphy

asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to consultations with Commonwealth Governments on important issues of foreign policy.

Mr. Ridley

It is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to consult Commonwealth Governments, both collectively and individually, on such issues as are deemed appropriate.