HC Deb 09 February 1968 vol 758 cc253-4W
Mr. Godman Irvine

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what were the results of his further discussions with the Secretary General of the United Nations concerning the holding of a plebiscite in West Irian

Mr. William Rodgers

My right hon. Friend has had no discussions on this subject with the Secretary General of the United Nations. In his report for 1966–67, a copy of which is in the Library of the House, the Secretary General has reported that the Indonesian Government has assured him that the act of self-determination will take place in West Irian in 1969 in accordance with the 1962 Agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands. He has also reported that he will appoint representatives to advise, assist and participate in the arrangements as called for in that agreement.