HC Deb 29 June 1955 vol 543 cc24-5W
45. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the present hostilities in Malaya, indicating what has been the result of the recent talks there for the purpose of achieving peace.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The hon. and learned Member will no doubt have seen the statement by the Government of the Federation of Malaya about a letter from the Communist terrorists offering negotiations. I have placed copies of the statement and the letter in the Library.

The statement makes it quite clear why the offer has been rejected, and I would only add my warm agreement with the Government of the Federation in the decision which they have taken on the unanimous advice of the Director of the Operations Committee and with the support of the main political parties.

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