asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what report he has received from the British Embassy to the United States of America following the recent visit of the Defence and External Affairs Sub-Committee of the Expenditure Committee; and if he will make a statement.

The Defence and External Affairs Sub-Committee of the Expenditure Committee visited Washington from 17th June to 23rd June 1976. The British Embassy in Washington reported to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on the evidence submitted to the Sub-Committee during their visit to Washington.