§ Mr. Eden(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether he has any further statement to make on the situation in Korea.
§ The Prime MinisterHon. Members will probably have learnt by now with gratification that the Australian Government in response to the Security Council resolution have placed a fighter squadron in Japan at the service of the United Nations through the United States authorities in addition to their naval vessels in 35 Far Eastern waters. This fighter squadron has been in action. The withdrawal of Australian Occupation Forces from Japan is now definitely in abeyance.
The New Zealand Government have now sent naval units to Hong Kong for use in Korean waters.
The Government of India have announced their acceptance of the Security Council resolution recommending member nations to furnish assistance to the Korean Republic.
The Government of South Africa have announced their readiness to give sympathetic consideration to any appeal for assistance in dire need received from the United Nations or those western countries which associate themselves with the Security Council resolution, and are most directly concerned.
The Government of Pakistan have announced that they will give their full support to any measures proposed by the Security Council to deal with the situation.
§ Mr. EdenCan the right hon. Gentleman tell us whether there is any truth in the reports appearing the Press that the Royal Navy has been in action?
§ The Prime MinisterI have no information to that effect.