§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what were the practical results of the recent visit of President Zhelev of Bulgaria to this country.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister told President Zhelev that we would extend the know-how fund to Bulgaria. Cultural and a cultural centres agreements were signed. President Zhelev also accepted a gift of pharmaceuticals from Her Majesty's Government. There will be a further announcement shortly.
§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on relations between the United Kingdom and Bulgaria.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggUnited Kingdom-Bulgarian relations have been raised to a new level by President Zhelev's highly successful visit. We were pleased to be able to show our support for reform in Bulgaria.