HC Deb 19 April 1950 vol 474 cc119-20
13. Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what nations are represented on the Far Eastern Commission; the name of the British representative; and how often the Commission meets.

Mr. Ernest Davies

Thirteen countries are represented on the Far Eastern Commission and I will, with permission, circulate their names in the OFFICIAL REPORT. The British representative on the Commission is Sir Oliver Franks. His alternate, Mr. H. A. Graves, regularly attends its meetings, which, since 30th March, are being held fortnightly.

Mr. Prescott

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that it is very difficult to obtain any information about the proceedings of this Commission? Is it possible for minutes or notes of the proceedings to be made available in the Library, so that hon. Members may know what is happening?

Mr. Davies

I will look into that.

Following are the countries represented on the Commission:

Australia, Burma, Canada, China, France, India, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, The Philippines, The U.S.S.R., The United States of America, The United Kingdom.

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