HC Deb 30 April 1975 vol 891 cc137-8W
16 .Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was his attitude on the question of Viet Cong aggression against Cambodia and Vietnam when it was discussed by the Foreign Ministers of the Community; how it compared with that of other Ministers; to what extent the communiqué represented his views; and if he will now condemn this aggression.

Mr. Ennals

Foreign Ministers had a general discussion on the situation in Vietnam and agreed on the humanitarian assistance the Community will give. Details of these discussions are confidential.

17. Mr. Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will take steps to help Vietnamese staff employed by the British Embassy in Saigon and by British concerns in South Vietnam.

Mr. Ennals

Yes. Financial provision was made for all our Vietnamese staff before the embassy was temporarily closed on 24th April. Other British concerns have taken comparable action.

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