§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if, following the recent visit of the Laos deputy Foreign Minister, he has plans to reopen the British embassy at Vientiane.
§ Mr. EggarWe have no plans at present to do so. The economic considerations which led to closure in 1985 still apply. Her Majesty's ambassador in Bangkok, who is also accredited to Laos, and other members of the embassy visit Vientiane on a regular basis.