§ 52. Mr. Warbeyasked the Prime Minister whether the statement of the Minister of Defence at Karachi that the alliance of the Bagdad Pact powers remains an integral part of the defences of the free world, represents the policy of Her Majesty's Government.
§ 53. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Prime Minister to what extent the announcement by the Minister of Defence at the Karachi Meeting of the Bagdad Pact Ministerial Council, to the effect that Her Majesty's Government would continue to assist the Bagdad Pact powers to maintain and strengthen their military establishments, represents the policy of Her Majesty's Government.
§ The Prime MinisterThe statements made at Karachi by my right hon. Friend fully represent Her Majesty's Government's policy towards the Pact, which we continue whole-heartedly to support. The only specific military obligation of members under the Pact is to co-operate for their security and defence.