§ Mr. HoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his discussions with the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs since her appointment. [99953]
§ Mr. MacShaneMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Palacio have spoken frequently since her appointment as Foreign Minister in July last year. I also have spoken regularly to my Spanish counterpart, Ramon de Miguel. Discussion has covered international, European and bilateral issues.