HC Deb 18 December 1947 vol 445 cc1843-4
15. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations whether any of the Dominions of India and Pakistan and South Africa have approached His Majesty's Government to act as an intermediary in respect of the position of Indians in the South African Union.

The Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations (Mr. Philip Noel-Baker)

No, Sir.

Mr. Sorensen

In view of the very serious position which still prevails in South Africa, will the right hon. Gentleman take the initiative and see if he can reconcile the present unhappy differences?

Mr. Noel-Baker

That is a different question from the one on the Order Paper. I had better not add anything to the very carefully considered reply which I have made.