§ Mrs. McKayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if, in view of Israel's infraction of international law by her conquest of Arab lands in June 1967, and her continuing occupation in defiance of United Nations resolutions requiring her withdrawal, he will seek further action by the United Nations to bring about Israeli obedience to her United Nations obligations.
§ Mr. MulleyMy right hon. Friend the then Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs made clear in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on 21st June, 59W 1967, the view of Her Majesty's Government that war should not lead to aggrandisement. This principle is also embodied in the preamble of Security Council Resolution 242 of 22nd November, 1967, which calls for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East based on the twin principles of Israeli withdrawal from territories occupied in June 1967 and recognition of the right of every State in the area to live in peace within secure and recognised boundaries. This Resolution can only be implemented as a whole on the basis of both these principles and others set out in the Resolution. Dr. Jarring, the Special Representative of the Secretary General, is continuing his efforts to promote a settlement on this basis. Her Majesty's Government are always ready to support his work by any appropriate means but recognise no necessity for further initiative by the United Nations at this time.