HC Deb 13 December 1955 vol 547 cc165-6W
88. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps are being taken to ensure that the Korean armistice will be followed by a political settlement.

Mr. Turton

On 29th November the General Assembly of the United Nations passed by 44 votes to 0 with 11 abstentions a resolution reaffirming its intention to continue to seek an early solution of the Korean question in accordance with the objectives of the United Nations. The United Kingdom delegation supported this resolution. Her Majesty's Government pursue a policy aimed at the achievement by peaceful means of a unified, independent and democratic Korea.