§ 34. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the fact that British elements are included in the United Nations Forces under General MacArthur's command, he will make representations to the Governments of South Korea and North Korea to end the atrocities to prisoners and civilians.
§ Mr. YoungerI understand that both Governments have now, in response to Mr. Trygve Lie's appeal, announced their intention to apply the principles of the Geneva Prisoners-of-War Convention.
§ Mr. HughesIs the Minister aware that "The Times" of 14th July reports the horrible spectacle of the mass execution of prisoners? Can he now assure us that these executions are not to continue on our side?
§ Mr. YoungerI have absolutely no evidence that they have taken place on our side. There is no official confirmation of the various stories appearing in the Press and, therefore, I do not think I should comment upon them.