HC Deb 30 January 1956 vol 548 c63W
22. Mr. Benn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why the British delegate voted against the admission of Tunisia to the Food and Agriculture Organisation at the Rome Conference in November; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nutting

Her Majesty's Government warmly welcome the participation of Tunisia in the Food and Agriculture Organisation. They were, however, unable to support the application for full membership because they considered that in this case associate membership was the appropriate form provided for by the Food and Agriculture Organisation constitution.