§ 89. Mr. Sorensenasked the Lord Privy Seal what reports he has received from the United Nations in respect of the situation arising from the murder of troops acting on behalf of the United Nations in the Congo; and what further action has been proposed by Her Majesty's Government to the United Nations.
§ Mr. HeathFollowing the murder of thirteen Italian airmen at Kindu by disaffected elements of the Armée Nationale Congolaise, the United Nations informed Her Majesty's Ambassador in Leopoldville that more of their reinforcements were moving into Kindu. They hoped to be able to arrest the local commander of the Armée Nationale Congolaise and others responsible for the murder, who they are confident can be recognised. The Congolese Prime Minister has agreed to the United Nations disarming the Armée Nationale Congolaise troops at Kindu, at least for the period of the investigation into the murders which is to be undertaken by a joint United Nations/Congolese Commission of four members each.
§ 98. Mr. Russellasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will protest within the United Nations against the refusal of United Nations troops to go to the rescue of Europeans who were assaulted and raped by troops of the Central Congolese army in Luluaburg on 31st October.
§ Mr. HeathNone of the reports which I have received give any indication that United Nations troops refused to go to the rescue of the European victims of this deplorable affair. Indeed, following the incidents the European community of144W Luluabourg sought United Nations protection and families were evacuated by air to Léopoldville.
§ 8. Mr. Russellasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will place in the Library an English translation of the pamphlets, giving background information about the Congo, which are issued under United Nations auspices to Swedish troops who are part of the United Nations force in the Congo.