§ 3. Mr. Footasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent Her Majesty's Government still adhere to the principles set out in the Atlantic Charter; and, in particular, how far they still support Article 3 which enjoins respect for the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydHer Majesty's Government adhere to the principles set out in the Atlantic Charter, including Article 3.
§ Mr. FootDo the Government regard the principle set out in Article 3 as being of universal validity? If they do, is there any reason why it should not apply in Nyasaland, the Rhodesias, South-West Africa and the Union of South Africa?
§ Mr. LloydIt is not for me to answer about those territories, but the hon. and learned Member will recollect that this 3 principle was more precisely defined in the Charter of the United Nations, in particular, in Articles 73 and 76. We abide by those articles.
§ Mr. ZilliacusDid not the Prime Minister on 17th July, 1958, proclaim in the House, in justification for the Jordan policy, the right to intervene on behalf of any Government which asked Her Majesty's Government to help them out against their own subjects, and is not that a violation of this article?
§ Mr. LloydI think that is getting some way away from the Question on the Order Paper. If the hon. Member will again study the provisions of the Charter dealing with non-self-governing territories, he will see that we certainly abide by what is said there.