§ 50. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what further reports the United Nations have received in respect of allegations of brutal behaviour and atrocities attributed to both North and South Korean forces; and what effective action in respect of this has been taken by the United Nations authorities in the areas now controlled by its Forces.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Ernest Davies)No recent reports have been issued. The United Nations Commission has now arrived in Korea, and I hope that regular reports from them will be available shortly.
§ Mr. SorensenAre we to take it from my hon. Friend's reply that no intervening action has taken place to try to pre- 26 vent this atrocious behaviour, the evidence of which is now overwhelming?
§ Mr. DaviesI have informed the House that His Majesty's Government have made representations to the Government of the Republic of Korea on this issue.
§ Mr. SorensenCould my hon. Friend say what reply he has had to those representations?
§ Mr. DaviesYes. They also take a serious view of the situation, and are trying to prevent any vindictiveness occurring.