HC Deb 27 July 1964 vol 699 cc986-7
18. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what instructions he has given to the United Kingdom representatives in order to prevent the breakdown of conferences held by or under the auspices of various United Nations agencies by unconstitutional demands for the expulsion of certain members.

Mr. P. Thomas

United Kingdom representatives at such conferences are required to make every possible effort to prevent breakdowns of this kind. Her Majesty's Government deplore such incidents, but the fact is that the circumstances in which they may arise can be beyond our control.

Mr. Wall

Is my right hon. Friend aware that agencies of the United Nations are now being used for political purposes? Is he aware that any success of the walk-out technique would create a dangerous precedent? Will he, therefore, do all he can to see that this unconstitutional action does not achieve success?

Mr. Thomas

Yes, I can safely say that we will do all we can.