§ 63. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will press for the creation of a re- 166W formed United Nations along the lines set out in the encyclical of Pope John XXIII entitled Pacem in Terris.
§ Mr. PadleyAs has been made clear in previous statements in the House, it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to work to strengthen the United Nations. My hon. Friend said on 7th December, 1964, that in the belief of the Government, the United Nations was the hope of the human race and a powerful instrument for constructive change. He also said that we should be ready at any time to look at proposals which are practicable, in agreement with our friends and allies, to improve the Charter and organisation of the United Nations. The encyclicalPacem in Terris lays special stress on the need for world peace and security and the safeguarding of human rights. My right hon. Friend informed the House in a statement on 23rd February of Her Majesty's Government's determination that the United Nations should be enabled to fulfil its task of keeping the peace and improving conditions of human life.