HC Deb 09 July 1963 vol 680 cc131-2W
Mr. Warbey

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will instruct his permanent representative in the United Nations to raise in the appropriate organ of the United Nations the action of the Government of the United States of America in arresting a member of the United Nations Secretariat on a charge of espionage without prior consultation with the Secretary General and in violation of Articles 100 and 105 of the Charter.

Mr. Heath

No. Her Majesty's Government have no standing in this matter. The status of employees of the United Nations is governed by United States legislation on privileges and immunities, which is accepted by the United Nations Secretariat. On the evidence available, the action of the United States Government does not appear to be a violation of the Charter.