11. Mr. Philips Priceasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware of the dispute which 362 has arisen between Pakistan and Afghanistan concerning the creation of a state of Pakhtunistan out of parts of West Pakistan; and, as this dispute is a threat to world peace, if he will refer it to the Security Council of the United Nations.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanHer Majesty's Government have long been aware of this question and our policy has been made clear on many occasions, most recently by my noble Friend the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations in a statement to the Press in Karachi, reaffirming our belief in the validity of the Durand Line.
Mr. PriceCan the Foreign Secretary say whether he has received any communication from the Pakistan Government in connection with this matter—any complaints or anything like that?
§ Mr. MacmillanI am in constant touch with the Pakistan Government, but I think that it would be wiser for me to remain content with the declaration which I have just repeated.