§ Baroness Gardner of Parkesasked Her Majesty's Government:
What new initiatives are being developed to strengthen links between Britain and Australia.
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Chalker of Wallasey)Our bilateral relationship is in excellent shape. To enhance it even further we are developing, in collaboration with the private sector, a major initiative for 1997 entitled "New Images". This will offer an exciting series of contemporary events reflecting the strengths and the variety of our relationship with Australia. Partnership and youth are key themes. The Australian Government will mount a parallel programme in Britain.