§ Sir Dudley SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the current United Kingdom relations with Poland; when a senior Minister of the Crown last visited that country; and what significant visits by Ministers are planned during the next 12 months.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe attach importance to our relations with Poland which are warm and friendly. We are optimistic that the one problem, that of air services, will be resolved soon.
The last visit to Poland by a senior Minister was that of my right honourable and noble Friend the Lord Chancellor in October 1992. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister visited in May 1992. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales paid a visit in May 1993 and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh in September 1993.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs hopes to visit Poland this spring. Other high-level visits are under consideration.