§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of the talks to associate the United Nations with South Arabian independence.
§ Mr. George BrownThe General Assembly on 12th December adopted a resolution in favour of sending a mission to South Arabia in terms which we had told the Secretary-General on 1st August last we would welcome. We hope that the mission will be appointed and begin its task in South Arabia without delay.
§ Mr. Fisherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in response to the recent official request of the Government of South Arabia, he will now reconsider his rejection of a defence agreement with South Arabia after independence in 1968.
§ Mr. George BrownNo.