§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what information he has received as Co-Chairman of the Geneva Conference on the progress of the Vietnam peace talks.
§ Mr. MulleyMy right hon. Friend has received no information specifically in his capacity as Co-Chairman. Her Majesty's Government are naturally disappointed that little progress has so far been made at the talks in Paris between the two sides. They hope that agreement will soon be reached on the next step to be taken towards negotiating a settlement of the conflict.
§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what communications he has had in his capacity as co-chairman under the Geneva agreements from the United States of America and from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation during the last three months about the conduct and ending of the war in Vietnam; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyMy right hon. Friend has received no information specifically in his capacity as Co-Chairman of the Geneva Conference. This does not prevent him from keeping in touch with the two sides to the conflict, both of whom are fully aware that his help is available when it is needed.