HC Deb 04 February 1953 vol 510 c1829
18. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of the failure of the efforts, and of the proposals, of the Republic of India to end the war in Korea, what further steps to that end he is now taking, in conjunction with the United Nations, consistent with the maintenance of the rule of law in international affairs.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

I have nothing to add to the reply given to the right hon. and learned Gentleman the Member for Rowley Regis and Tipton (Mr. A. Henderson) on 21st January.

Mr. Hughes

Does the Minister realise that there is a vast body of public opinion, not only in this country but abroad, which is horrified at the bankruptcy of statesmanship which is unable to find a solution to the present impasse? Will he do something to try to find a solution?

Mr. Lloyd

That comment on the recent initiative of the 54 countries in the United Nations is extremely unfair. We have put forward very reasonable proposals, very carefully worked out and endorsed by 54 out of 60 countries, and to describe that as a "bankruptcy of statesmanship" is extremely unfair.

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