§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on relations with Poland with particular reference to Polish debts and imports of food to Poland from the EEC.
§ Mr. BlakerWe value and continue to develop our bilateral relations with Poland, which is a major trading partner as well as a country which has traditionally been close to Britain, as my right hon. Friend made clear to the House on 18 December, we are considering sympathetically Poland's request for economic assistance. We are providing £15 million credit for the purchase of food under the European Community offer. We have also offered relief on a proportion of Polish debt falling due for repayment in the first quarter of 1981 pending discussions with major creditors about the longer-term problem.