HC Deb 13 July 1964 vol 698 c164W
59. Mr. Warbey

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the official statement of General Khanh, that he intends to extend the war in Vietnam, he will now withdraw from Saigon the British Advisory Mission and all forms of aid which could be used for military purposes.

Mr. R. A. Butler

No.

I am not aware of any statement in the terms mentioned, and Her Majesty's Government are giving no military aid to the Republic of Vietnam.

60. Mr. Warbey

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of recent official declarations by General Khanh head of the Revolutionary Military Council in Saigon, and of his lack of control over the major part of Vietnam, if Her Majesty's Government will now withdraw British recognition from his Government.

Mr. R. A. Butler

No.