HC Deb 19 December 1956 vol 562 c1251
13. Mr. Wigg

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the effect on Britain's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation policy of the recent agreement between the United States of America and Iceland about the use of Icelandic bases.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

Her Majesty's Government welcome this Agreement, which provides for the continued use by the United States of the base at Keflavik. The effect on Her Majesty's Government's policy is unchanged.

Mr. Wigg

Does it mean that we have facilities to use the Icelandic base? Is Iceland included in our radar warning system?

Mr. Dodds-Parker

Unofficial Press reports to the effect that the new Agreement will exclude the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation from a voice in the future of the base are incorrect. The arrangement by which the North Atlantic Council is required to advise upon any proposal for termination continues.