§ 66. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will give the reasons why he will not assist the Iranian Government's current investigation into allegations that the American Government with the aid of officials in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation were engaged in matters connected with interference in the internal affairs of Iran by making available to the Iranian Government any papers, documents or information in the possession of Her Majesty's Government which will assist or disprove these allegations.
§ Mr. HurdThe Iranian Government have made no such request. The Govern200W ment see no reason for departing from the usual practices as regards confidential official documents.