§ 17. Mr. Warbeyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the proposed staff talks with the United States of America, France and other countries concerning Indo-China.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydExisting miltary agencies have been examinng and will, of course, continue to examine jointly the various contingencies with which we may 833 be faced. The five-Power staff agency is one such organisation. I must emphasise that any examinations undertaken are without commitment.
§ Mr. WarbeyWhile appreciating the statement of the right hon. and learned Gentleman that no commitments have been made so far, may I ask whether he will give an assurance that there will be no commitment of British troops to Indo-China except in support of an agreement voluntarily agreed by all sides?
§ Mr. LloydI think that is a different proposition altogether. I adhere to the position which was recently announced by the Prime Minister that no political or military commitments have been entered into at all at present.
§ Mr. BingDoes the right hon. and learned Gentleman observe the amusement on his own side of the House when it is suggested that Great Britain should also have some voice in deciding international affairs?