HC Deb 28 February 1961 vol 635 cc119-20W
79. Mr. Mayhew

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a further statement on the situation in the Congo, in so far as it constitutes a threat to world peace.

Mr. Heath

I made a full statement on the situation in the Congo, and Her Majesty's Government's policy, on 22nd February; I have nothing to add to what I then said.

Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will now make a further statement of his policy as to Great Britain's commitments in the Congo.

Mr. Heath

I made a full statement on the situation in the Congo, and Her made recommendations, giving the respective dates when they reported; and how many have since been implemented by legislation in whole or in part, giving dates of the legislation passed.

The Lord Advocate

The following tables give the required information

Majesty's Government's policy, on 22nd February; I have nothing to add to what I then said. Our commitments in the Congo are restricted to those measures which we have been taking in support of the United Nations operation there, and the House has, at all stages, been kept fully informed about these.