SOUTH-EAST ASIA TREATY ORGANISATION

HC Deb 30 January 1961 vol 633 cc71-2W

Mr. Rankin

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will take the steps necessary to call a meeting of the South-East Asia Treaty Organisation, in view of the disturbed state of affairs in that area.

Mr. Heath:

No, the South-East Asia Treaty Organisation Council representatives are able to take any necessary decisions on behalf of their Foreign Ministers and can meet in Bangkok at very short notice. They have already held, and will continue to hold, confidential meetings to consider events in Laos and their possible repercussions.