§ Mr. AmessTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on United Kingdom relations with the Philippines Government.
§ Mr. GoodladPresident Fidel V. Ramos has just completed a successful visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Philippine President.
114WThe visit served to strengthen further our already excellent bilateral relations. It confirmed Britain's role as a leading trade partner for the Philippines in Europe—many important commercial agreements were signed during the visit—and reinforced the position of the Philippines as an important partner for the UK in Asia.