HC Deb 02 July 1968 vol 767 cc1281-2
8. Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of the Nigerian peace talks.

7. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Federal authorities regarding supplies of food and medical provisions to the victims of the Nigerian civil war.

12. Mr. Judd

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what action the Government has taken, following his reconsideration of the matter, to achieve an international embargo on the supply of arms to all combatants in the Nigerian Civil War.

16. Mr. Barnes

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Federal Government of Nigeria regarding the safe passage of food and medical supplies direct into Biafra.

21. Mr. Dempsey

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he will now take steps to send urgently needed medical supplies to the people of Biafra, with a view to relieving pain; and if he will make a statement.

22. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of Stae for Commonwealth Affairs what further action he is taking, following Her Majesty's Government's reconsideration of the matter, to prevent the sale of arms to Nigeria from the nations concerned; and what further proposals he has put forward to promote a ceasefire in that country.

24. Mr. Henig

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what further initiatives he intends to take with a view to bringing about peace in Nigeria following the Minister of State's visit to Lagos.

25. Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what further developments there have ben in discussions with the Government of Nigeria over ending the civil war; and what plans have been made to participate in a Commonwealth or international peace-keeping force.

Mr. George Thomson

With permission, I will answer these Questions at the end of Questions.