Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the issue of nuclear weapons funding safeguards was raised by(a) the United Kingdom delegation or (b) any other delegation at the International Atomic Energy Agency conference at Vienna during September.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNo.
§ Mr. MoateTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Spanish Government about the position of British lorry drivers and their vehicles held up in Spain by the current Spanish road haulage dispute; and what help can be offered through consulate arrangements to assist those suffering hardship or financial difficulties.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe have made representations to the Spanish central and regional authorities about their responsibility for the safety of British lorry crews and vehicles held up near the Irun border post for several days.
Assistance, including financial, is being given by the Consular staff to all who are in need of help. The local authorities are providing food and drink.