HC Deb 31 January 1955 vol 536 c682
28. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when it will be possible for British troops to be withdrawn from Korea.

Mr. Nutting

British troops will remain in Korea so long as the situation requires.

Mr. Harris

Cannot the Minister of State give any better indication as to when they might be coming home?

Mr. Nutting

I am afraid that I cannot. They are at present still required, and any future decision about their withdrawal or retention could be taken only in the light of the circumstances existing at the time.

Mr. Shinwell

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what the troops are doing in Korea?

Mr. Nutting

They are upholding the peace.

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