§ 66. Mr. Healeyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he is now taking to secure the admission of Japan to the United Nations.
§ 75. Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how the United Kingdom delegate to the United Nations General Assembly voted over the admission of Japan to the United Nations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NuttingThe United Kingdom delegate voted throughout in favour of Japan. Sir Pierson Dixon has now proposed that the Security Council should take note that Japan is fully qualified for membership of the United Nations, and expressed the hope that Japan will soon be admitted to the United Nations. A resolution in these terms will be considered by the Security Council on 21st December.
§ 77. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what instructions he issued to our delegates at the United Nations on the question of admission of other nations to the United Nations.
§ Mr. NuttingThe United Kingdom delegation to the United Nations has throughout the current session of the General Assembly supported the Canadian Government's efforts to break the deadlock which prevented any new admissions to the United Nations for five years.