§ 38. Sir P. Agnewasked the Lord Privy Seal, what is the most recent information he has received from the United Nations Organisation about the progress made by the Imam of the Yemen in restoring law and order in the kingdom.
§ Sir P. AgnewDoes not my right hon. Friend agree that, although there is contact with the Yemeni Legation in London, if we had a representative of the Foreign Office with the Imam's forces he would be able to get even more accurate information on the point raised in the Question?
§ Mr. HeathThat is an entirely different question. The Question concerns reports from the United Nations. As the United Nations recognise the republican régime in the Yemen, it is obviously difficult for us to ask them to give an account of what is happening in the territory held by the Imam. As to our own representation, in present circumstances it would obviously be very difficult to operate representation with the Imam.
§ Sir P. AgnewIn view of my right hon. Friend's statement that the United Nations recognise the republican administration of the Yemen, has he made it clear on behalf of Her Majesty's Government that they recognise the Imam's Government as the lawful Government of the Kingdom of Yemen?