HC Deb 22 January 1968 vol 757 cc12-3W
66. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations have now been made, or other action taken, by Her Majesty's Government at the United Nations and elsewhere, regarding the continuance of hostilities in the Yemen and Soviet participation therein; and to what extent Egyptian forces have now been evacuated in accordance with the international undertakings of the United Arab Republic.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Her Majesty's Government naturally favour a peaceful settlement of the fighting in the Yemen. We do not, however, consider that British initiatives would help to achieve a solution. United Arab Republic units have to the best of my knowledge withdrawn completely from the Yemen.