§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of Egypt's proclaimed intentions concerning Israel, what action he is taking in the United Nations to the end that the United Nations Force should remain in the Middle East for so long as is necessary to prevent further conflict.
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreOn 22nd November last the United Kingdom Delegation to the United Nations General Assembly supported a Resolution to ensure the continuance of the United Nations Emergency Force and provide means for its financing. This Resolution was adopted by a large majority. During the debate my right hon. and gallant Friend announced our special contribution of U.S. $1,000,000 towards the costs of the Force, to which I referred in my reply to the hon Member for Uxbridge on 27th November This is in addition to the sums which we are paying on the normal assessment basis as our share of the costs of maintaining the Force in being, which for the period up to the end of 1957 are expected to amount to about U.S. $1.3 million. We shall continue to bear our share of the costs of the Force.
It is an important part of Her Majesty's Government's policy for the Middle East that the United Nations Emergency Force should riot leave the area until its mission has been completely fulfilled. In general it is their view that the effective authority of the United Nations in this troubled area should be strengthened.