Deputy Prime Minister leaves for talks in the United Kingdom

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Environment Dr. George W. Vella, this morning left for the U.K. for talks with British Authorities.

Dr. Vella is expected to have bilateral talks with the Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mr. Robin Cook and with the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. John Prescott.

The talks with Mr. Cook will certainly concentrate on Maltese-European Union relations.

The Deputy Prime Minister will also have talks with Mr. Martin Drury, Director General National Trust.