§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's relations with Nepal.
§ Mr. RentonRelations between Britain and Nepal have traditionally been close and friendly; they continue to be so.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the Government of Nepal have made any representations concerning the dismissal of the soldiers of the Gurkha Regiment based in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. RentonThe Government of Nepal have made no such representations. We informed them at an early stage and have remained in close contact.