HC Deb 18 November 1959 vol 613 cc1138-9
37. Mr. Healey

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to support the draft resolution concerning atomic weapons, introduced to the Political Committee of the United Nations Assembly by the delegate of the Eireann Government.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

Her Majesty's Government's Representative on this United Nations Committee voted for this resolution on 16th November.

Mr. Healey

While welcoming these things, may I ask the Foreign Secretary whether the affirmative vote of Her Majesty's Government implies that the Government will in no circumstances support handing over control of nuclear warheads to countries which have not made nuclear weapons?

Mr. Lloyd

I think an affirmative vote for this resolution implies support for the resolution.