§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement about his visit to the United Nations.
§ Mr. M. StewartI spent from 3rd October to 9th October at New York. My main purpose was to attend the 20th Session of the United Nations and hear some of the general debate. The 19th Session was overshadowed by the controversy about United Nations financing and this is consequently the first time for two years that the British Foreign Secretary has attended a session of the Assembly. I addressed the Assembly on 7th October and as the hon. Member may be aware advanced certain suggestions as to how the work of the United Nations in preserving international peace might be strengthened. I took advantage of my visit to meet the Secretary-General of the United Nations again, and to discuss problems of mutual interest with a number of colleagues and delegates. I was also glad of the opportunity to see our delegation at work and must express again my admiration for the manner in which my noble friend Lord Caradon and his staff are carrying out their mission.