HC Deb 11 July 1950 vol 477 c96W
82. Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what instructions he has given the British representative on the Security Council with regard to the proposal to establish a unified command under United States auspices to conduct the campaign in South Korea.

Mr. Ernest Davies

On 7th July the Security Council adopted a resolution requesting the United States to designate a commander for all forces operating in Korea in response to the Council's resolution of 27th June and recommending all members providing such forces to place them under this unified command. The United Kingdom Representative to the Security Council was authorised to sponsor this resolution jointly with the French representative.