§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Prime Minister what issues she discussed with visiting Soviet Defence Minister Yazov on 25 July at Downing street; and what plans there are for the Chief of the Defence Staff, the First Sea Lords, an Admiral of the Fleet or a Defence Minister to visit the Soviet Union.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweI have been asked to reply.
At the meeting my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister held with General Yazov on 25 July, matters of mutual interest were discussed. Discussions are continuing on our future defence contacts with the USSR. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence hopes to visit the Soviet Union next year.