HL Deb 24 July 1951 vol 172 c1147
LORD VANSITTART

My Lords, I beg to ask the Question which stands in my name on the Order Paper.

[The Question was as follows:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether it is their view that merchant ships enjoy under International Law the right of innocent passage through the territorial waters of a foreign State.]

THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (LORD HENDERSON)

Yes, sir.

LORD VANSITTART

I thank the noble Lord for a very satisfactory assurance, and will detain the House no longer.