asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the continued public interest in the achievement of Major Yuri Gagarin; and whether Her Majesty's Government will now officially invite this officer to this country, irrespective of any invitation which may be extended by the promoters of the Soviet Industrial Fair.

I have nothing to add to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade to the hon. Member for Chester-le-Street (Mr. Pentland) on 27th April.