§ 24. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what diplomatic rearrangements with this country have resulted from the federation of the Kingdom of the Yemen with the United Arab Republic; whether communications between Her Majesty's Government and the British Legation in Taiz are now unhindered; and what further action has been taken to exonerate our previous chargé d'affaires from unfounded allegations made against him by the Yemeni Government.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyThere have been no changes in the form of diplomatic representation between the Yemen and this country as a result of the Yemen's federation with the United Arab Republic. There is normal telegraphic communication with the Legation in Taiz, but the Yemeni Government have not granted a visa for a courier to take in a diplomatic bag since our previous chargé d'affaires was withdrawn in February. The Yemeni Government have never informed us why his withdrawal was requested and my right hon. and learned Friend is not aware that they made any official allegations against him. The Yemeni Government have not suggested to Her Majesty's Government that there was any connection between an alleged plot and their request for the withdrawal of the chargé d'affaires.