§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to restore economic and political relations with North Korea; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladWe have never maintained formal relations with North Korea. North Korea has, however, entered into a number of commitments in its recent agreement with the United States, an agreement which we have welcomed. Any moves by us to establish contacts with North Korea will depend on the progress it makes in fulfilling these commitments.