HC Deb 25 November 1963 vol 685 cc20-1
14. Mr. Warbey

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will publish the heads of the hitherto unpublished agreement between the British and American Governments for mutual military and political support in South-East Asia, including Vietnam and Malaysia.

Mr. P. Thomas

There is no such agreement.

Mr. Warbey

In that case, how does the hon. Gentleman explain the switch in British policy, which was made about three years ago, from carrying out a mediating role between China and America in South-East Asia to one of full support for American policy? May I make this appeal to the Foreign Secretary through the hon. Gentleman, namely, that, in the new mood in the world today, will he take the initiative for a return to the Geneva policy of 1954 and try to bring about a peaceful settlement in that troubled area?

Mr. Thomas

There has been no change in the policy of Her Majesty's Government in this area over that period.