§ 36. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, having regard to President 4W Nasser's declaration on 1st July of the Egyptian Government's policy regarding the inevitability of war with Israel, Her Majesty Government will seek, through the Security Council or diplomatic channels or both, an Arab-Israel conciliation conference or other appropriate meeting, and meanwhile take steps, whether by reaffirmation of the Tripartite Declaration or otherwise, to make clear to Egypt and other Powers concerned the consequences of aggression in the Middle East.
§ 48. Sir B. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that Egypt is increasing its armaments for the declared purpose of attacking Israel; and what action Her Majesty's Government are taking through the United Nations or otherwise to preserve peace in the area.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerPresident Nasser has endorsed Mr. Khrushchev's proposal that force should be renounced in the settlement of regional differences and border disputes. As my right hon. Friend the Member for Bromley (Mr. H. Macmillan) said on 14th May, 1963, we will consult immediately with the United Nations if any threat to peace arises in the Middle East and will take whatever action we feel may be required. Meanwhile, Her Majesty's Government support the efforts of the United Nations Palestine Conciliation Commission to achieve a settlement of the dispute between the Arab States and Israel.