HC Deb 03 May 1954 vol 527 cc2-3W
8. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has now held further discussions with Common wealth Governments concerning the proposed military pact in South-East Asia; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

My right hon. Friend has been in constant communication with the Governments of India, Pakistan and Ceylon about various discussions that have recently been taking place in regard to the situation in South-East Asia. He is, of course, also in direct personal touch at Geneva with the Ministers for External Affairs of Canada, Australia and New Zealand.