HC Deb 14 July 1960 vol 626 cc120-1W
50. Mr. Kershaw

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that many British subjects, including two constituents of the hon. Member for Stroud, are still unaccounted for in the Congo; and whether he will take every step to ensure their safety, by the intervention of British forces, if necessary.

The Prime Minister

I made a statement on the safety of British subjects in the Belgian Congo on 11th July in answer to a Question from the right hon. Gentleman the Leader of the Opposition, and there is nothing to add to that at present. In present circumstances there is no indication that intervention by British troops would be either necessary or practicable for the purpose of ensuring the safety of British subjects.