HC Deb 28 January 1957 vol 563 c669
51. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what instructions have been given to the United Kingdom delegate to the United Nations in respect of the proposal that a directly-recruited non-combatant United Nations constabulary be formed.

The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Selwyn Lloyd)

I have nothing at present to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Huddersfield, West (Mr. Wade) on 4th December.

Mr. Rankin

Would it be the case that the Minister now thinks that a force of this nature is quite unnecessary in view of the fact that most parts of the earth are now protected by the United States of America?

Mr. Lloyd

The main reason why I have nothing to add at present on this matter is that I think we ought to see what is the future of the United Nations Emergency Force before we decide whether it is wise for us to take any initiative.