§ 2. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if Her Majesty's Government will subscribe to the proposed twelve-nation treaty guaranteeing the Antarctic against political and military intervention, and providing for the exchange of scientific information.
§ 19. Sir A. Hurdasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent Antarctic treaty to ensure the peace of the area; and what steps he has taken to ensure that British sovereignty in the Falkland Islands and the Falkland Island Dependencies is in no way compromised.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydNegotiations for an Antarctic treaty are still going on and a statement at this stage would be premature.
§ Mr. BrockwayMay I ask the right hon. and learned Gentleman whether he is aware that many of us hope that an Antarctic neutralisation area will be established and that it will be a precedent for danger areas in the world as well as distant areas?
§ Mr. LloydI think that the position of Her Majesty's Government is well 1141 known. We wish to have a treaty based on freedom and co-operation in scientific activity and the use of Antarctica for peaceful purposes only.