§ 6. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make any statement as to the position and safety of the Assyrians and Jews in Iraq under the new administration?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Eden)As the House is aware, the Iraqi Government have formally declared that it is their intention to ensure the welfare and protection of all minorities in Iraq, and such information as I have received shows that this declaration is being fully carried out.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill the hon. Member consider the advisability of communicating instructions to our Air Force in Iraq t hat if these troubles recommence they are to take action in defence of the Assyrians and Jews?
§ Mr. EDENI think the hon. and gallant Member is under a misapprehension. My information is that the present situation is satisfactory.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODYes, but if these troubles arise again, will our Air Force protect the people instead of leaving them unprotected?