§ 31. Mr. E. Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the present policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to the initiation of proposals for a revision of the Charter of the United Nations.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyI have nothing to add to the statement on this subject made by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State in the debate on the Adjournment on 3rd December, 1956.
§ Mr. FletcherA good deal has happened since then. Does the hon. Gentleman not agree that the present constitution of the United Nations leaves a great deal to be desired and considerably 1222 impairs its efficiency, and does he not think it a good thing that this country should take the initiative in proposing revisions to make it more up to date?
§ Mr. HarveyWe are perfectly aware of the difficulties arising from certain aspects of the Charter but at this moment we are not proposing to take the initiative in the matter.