§ 44. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has considered the memorandum circulated at the United Nations General Assembly by the South Korean delegation, in which it states its opposition to a truce, presses for the incorporation of all Korea under the régime of the South Korean Government and asking for substantial aid from the United Nations to support an army of 2 million men for this purpose; and what instructions have been given to the United Kingdom delegate regarding discussion on this matter.
§ Mr. NuttingThe memorandum has not yet been received in London. As has repeatedly been made clear in the House, it remains the aim of Her Majesty's Government to secure an early and honourable armistice in accordance with the principles of the United Nations.
§ Mr. HughesMay we take it that the policy of Her Majesty's Government is entirely against the fantastic proposals contained in this memorandum?
§ Mr. NuttingThe hon. Gentleman can take it that the policy of Her Majesty's Government is as stated in my answer.
§ Mr. S. SilvermanSurely the hon. Gentleman realises what an interesting light is thrown by this communication from the South Korean Government and this disclosure of its real aims on the origin of this appalling war. Does it not increase the reasons for making a quick 1395 end to it, not merely by getting an armistice, but by getting a proper settlement of the whole matter?
§ Mr. NuttingWhatever interpretation the hon. Gentleman places on this memorandum, there can be no doubt whatsoever that this aggression was started by Communist forces.