§ 2. Sir R. Russellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects to be able to publish the draft Convention on the prevention of hijacking of aircraft.
§ 53 and 54. Sir B. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) whether he will take steps to expedite the signing of the Convention on the prevention of hijacking of aircraft, in view of the attacks made recently on aircraft destined for Israel;
(2) in view of the attacks made upon aircraft in passage to Israel, instigated or perpetrated by groups operating in countries which are members of the United Nations, whether he will raise the matter at the United Nations as a threat to world peace, with a view to the countries concerned being required to prevent these attacks, and for those responsible to be brought before an international tribunal.
§ 63. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals he is putting forward for international action to reduce the risk of murder or kidnapping on international airlines.
§ Mr. M. StewartI would ask hon. Members to await the statement I shall be making at the end of Questions.