§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current state of relations between the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China.
§ Mr. RifkindRelations between the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China have developed substantially during the last few years. They are now cordial and constructive. Our social and political systems are quite different, but we share the same fundamental outlook on a number of international issues. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister hopes to visit China in September.