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26. Mr. Zilliacus

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is still the intention of Her Majesty's Government to defend the territory of Iraq or Iran against subversion, as reaffirmed in paragraph 5 of the final communiqué by the Council of the Bagdad Pact of 22nd November, 1955.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

Her Majesty's Government's intention remains as stated in paragraph 5 of the communiqué.

35. Mr. Patrick Maitland

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what have been the results of his endeavours to persuade the United States of America to support defence of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation flank by becoming a full member of the Bagdad Pact.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

That is a question for the United States Government: so far as I know no decision has yet been taken by the United States Government on the matter.

37. Mr. Patrick Maitland

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what discussions he is having with other members of the Bagdad Pact about policies designed to avert any further build-up of Soviet material or influence in Syria threatening the Bagdad group from the rear.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

These matters are under discussion with our allies in the Bagdad Pact.