HC Deb 11 July 1961 vol 644 cc35-6W
92. Mr. Rankin

asked the Lord Privy Seal what policy Her Majesty's Government intend to pursue to enable British troops to be withdrawn from Kuwait.

Mr. P. Thomas

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the Answers given in the House yesterday by my hon. Friend the Minister of State. Her Majesty's Government will continue to work far a solution which will satisfy the Ruler that the threat to Kuwait no longer exists and which will therefore permit the withdrawal of British forces.

93. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Lord Privy Seal what representations he has now received from the United Arab Republic Government in respect of the situation in Kuwait; and whether he has intimated in reply to that Government under what circumstances, and according to what assurances, British troops will be withdrawn from Kuwait.

Mr. P. Thomas

No such representations have been received. The second part of the Question does not therefore arise.