HC Deb 19 October 1949 vol 468 c542
31. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why the British representative in the Political Committee of the United Nations voted against the proposal that the United Nations intervene to stay the execution of the Greek trade union leader Georgiu Demothenes, sentenced to death by a military court in Athens.

Mr. Bevin

I am informed that no such proposal has ever been brought before the Political Committee, or any other committee of the United Nations General Assembly.

Mr. Gallacher

Is the Minister aware that it was reported in many newspapers that the matter was raised? In view of this reply, may I ask the Minister whether, if the matter is raised, the British representative will support such representations?

Mr. Bevin

I have answered the Question and I have nothing to add.