§ Mr. Soames asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's policy towards the Government of the Philippines.
32W§ Mr. EggarThe Philippines are members of the Association of South East Asian Nations and occupy an important strategic and economic position. Our policy towards them takes count of these factors. We also take opportunities, with others, to encourage and help the Philippine Government to pursue policies contributing to the stability and development of the region.