HC Deb 15 February 1961 vol 634 c1389
16. Mr. Warbey

asked the Lord Privy Seal what report has been received from the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam on the implementation of its decision, recorded in its Tenth Interim Report, that the American Temporary Equipment Recovery Mission should wind up its activities not later than 31st December, 1960.

Mr. Ormsby Gore

No such report has yet been received. I understand, however, that the United States Temporary Equipment Recovery Mission has now been wound up.

Mr. Warbey

May I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that reply and ask him to recall that this so-called Temporary Mission has been there for six years and was to have been removed over eighteen months ago? Will he take steps to see that other illegal military activities in South Vietnam are brought to an end, in accordance with the decisions of the Commission?

Mr. Ormsby Gore

I am not aware of other illegal military activities. A decision was taken that this body should be wound up by 31st December, 1960, and it has been wound up.