§ 66. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what study he has made of the request from the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam to consider an immediate appeal to all concerned with a view to reducing tension and preserving peace in Vietnam and take whatever measures are necessary in order to stem a deteriorating situation; and if he will 193W approach the co-chairman with a view to issuing such an appeal.
§ Mr. M. StewartI have read both the majority report from the International Control Commission in which this request is contained, and the minority report. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said on 9th March, one needs to read both to get a balanced view. All members of the 1954 Geneva Conference have now had copies of the reports and can draw their own conclusions on what is necessary for restoring peace to Vietnam. I hope to discuss with Mr. Gromyko tomorrow the possibility of action by the co-chairmen in the light of our earlier approach to the Soviet Government.