HC Deb 10 June 1985 vol 80 cc301-2W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Prime Minister (1) if she is satisfied with the progress made in implementing the agreement which she concluded with the Prime Minister of the Federated States of Malaya on 4 April on the provision of an additional flight per week between Kuala Lumpur and London; and if she will make a statement; ’ (2) if she has received any indication from the Malaysian Government of their satisfaction with the implementation of the agreement which she concluded with their Prime Minister during her visit to that country in April; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

Yes. Dr. Mahathir and I agreed in principle to the additional frequency and that details would be discussed between the two sides. As a first step, British Airways put some detailed proposals to Malaysian Airline System during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on 20–21 May. I understand that the Malaysian Government are now proposing talks between Governments.