HC Deb 18 November 1963 vol 684 cc27-8W
42. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if Her Majesty's Government will now initiate discussions with all interested Governments on the organisation of internationally-guaranteed nuclear-free zones in areas of tension and where territorial Governments have expressed support for them.

Mr. P. Thomas

Her Majesty's Government are prepared to support nuclear-free zones in certain areas, if the conditions are satisfactory, but they consider that the initiative must rest with the countries concerned.

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