§ 59. Mr. Fenner Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what instructions have been given to the United Kingdom delegates to the United Nations Assembly on the subjects of Tunisia and Morocco.
§ Mr. NuttingHer Majesty's Government consider that the issues in Tunisia and Morocco fall essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of France. Having regard to Article 2 (7) of the United Nations Charter, Her Majesty's Government therefore hold that these issues are not questions which it is within the competence of the United Nations to discuss. The United Kingdom Delegation has already made this clear at the United Nations.
§ Mr. BrockwayMay I ask the hon. Gentleman whether the British Government at the United Nations is not in a very small minority in this matter, and whether this is not a case where it would be good if we took the same line as our American allies?
§ Mr. NuttingI do not agree with the hon. Member. We do not hold that this matter is within the competence of the United Nations to discuss.