HC Deb 08 March 1965 vol 708 c31W
Mr. Peter Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what status Her Majesty's Government accord to the territories of Goa, Damao and Dio.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

Her Majesty's Government recognise the Government of India as thede facto government of Goa, Damao and Dio. The Governments of India and Portugal were informed of this in September, 1963.

Mr. Peter Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations whether Her Majesty's Government will make representations to the Government of India to accept Resolution 1541 (xv) of the United Nations General Assembly, in so far as it relates to the territories of Goa, Damão and Dio.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

No.

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