HC Deb 17 February 1960 vol 617 c1257
1. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent any form of disengagement in Europe is now included in Her Majesty's Government's foreign policy.

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

I have nothing to add to what I said about disengagement in the foreign affairs debate last week.

Mr. Allaun

Will the Foreign Secretary explain what has caused the change of attitude since twelve months ago, when the Prime Minister was speaking, very sensibly, I thought, at least, about a zone of limited arms in Central Europe?

Mr. Lloyd

I explained that matter at some length, covering at least one column of HANSARD, during the debate. If I did not satisfy the hon. Member then, I doubt whether I shall satisfy him in answer to a supplementary question.

Mr. Warbey

Is it the policy of Her Majesty's Government that foreign troops shall remain permanently in Germany, both East and West, or have they any alternative?

Mr. Lloyd

I have nothing to add on the question of disengagement to what I said in the debate.