HC Deb 25 April 1967 vol 745 cc269-70W
136. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps have been taken during the last year by Her Majesty's Government to secure the admission to the United Nations of the People's Republic of China, and with what result; and if he will make a statement on his proposals for future action in this matter.

Mr. George Thomson

In the General Assembly last year we voted in favour of the Resolution calling for the seating of the People's Republic of China. As my hon. Friend knows, that Resolution was defeated. I remain convinced, however, that the seating of China in the United Nations is of great importance and we shall continue to work for this.

Mr. Alan Lee Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will give details of the representations which have been made to Her Majesty's Government by the Government of the United States of America on the question of the sale of computers by International Computers and Tabulators to the Republic of China.

Mr. George Thomson

No. Discussions between Governments of such matters are, by agreement, confidential.