§ 38. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Lord Privy Seal with reference to the Thant plan for Congo reconciliation, what arrangements have been made to protect the person of President Tshombe; and to what extent the United Nations have made good the undertaking that he should retain a Katangan gendarmerie escort.
§ The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Peter Smithers)The United Nations agreed on 17th January that a personal guard of company strength would be authorised at Mr. Tshombe's residence. A few members of that guard would be authorised to escort him in his movements.
§ Mr. Biggs-DavisonCan my hon. Friend say whether this undertaking by the United Nations has been fulfilled?
§ Mr. SmithersAs far as I know, it is still in operation.