HC Deb 18 December 1967 vol 756 cc280-1W
75. Mr. Archer

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will instruct the United Kingdom representative at the United Nations to support the Maltese Resolution in the General Assembly for the international regulation and exploration of the sea bed in the interests of mankind.

Mr. Mulley:

During the debate on this item in the First Committee of the General Assembly, the United Kingdom representative welcomed the Maltese initiative in raising questions concerning the sea bed and ocean floor for international consideration. We co-sponsored the resolution adopted at the end of the debate, and the United Kingdom is to serve on the ad hoc committee which is being established to look further into these matters.