HC Deb 15 May 1950 vol 475 c862
59. Mr. Mott-Radclyffe

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the termination of the International Refugee Organisation in 1951, His Majesty's Government have sent instructions or guidance to the United Kingdom Delegation at the United Nations organisation regarding their attitude towards the powers of the High Commissioner for Refugees, and the methods to be adopted for classification and grading of refugees.

Mr. Ernest Davies

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Mott-Radclyffe

Would the hon. Gentleman inform the House what are the views of the Government on the scope and powers of the High Commissioner for Refugees, who will succeed the International Refugee Organisation?

Mr. Davies

If the hon. Gentleman will put down a Question to that effect, I will endeavour to give him the answer.

Mr. Mott-Radclyffe

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman can answer now the question concerning the instructions given to the United Kingdom delegation?

Mr. Davies

I have given the answer; it was "Yes, Sir." I may add that it is not customary to disclose the instructions sent to representatives of His Majesty's Government at international conferences.