§ 3. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what resolutions on the subject of South-West Africa were adopted by the Trusteeship Council of the United Nations; how the British delegate voted on each; which delegates voted for or against each resolution; and which abstained.
§ The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Robert Allan)I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 11th November to the hon. and learned Member for Brigg (Mr. E. L. Mallalieu).
§ Mr. BrockwayI have read that reply, but is the hon. Gentleman aware that many of us regard as disgraceful the fact that in the United Nations the British Government should have sided with the Union of South Africa on this issue instead of protesting against the aggression which it has committed in South-West Africa?
§ Mr. AllanAs I pointed out to the hon. and learned Member for Brigg (Mr. E. L. Mallalieu), this problem cannot be solved without the co-operation of the Union Government. We must have that co-operation.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsCan the hon. Gentleman say whether there have been any recent discussions with other Commonwealth countries which hold different views? Is he aware that the Commonwealth is badly divided on this subject?
§ Mr. AllanI cannot say whether discussions have been taking place other than those in the United Nations. I should need notice of that question.