§ 64. Sir L. Healdasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware of the growing concern in the United Kingdom and the United States of America as to the legality of the action of the Security Council in relation to Rhodesia, in view of the statement of the Prime Minister to the House of Commons on 23rd November, 1965; and what action he will take to allay this concern.
§ Mr. George ThomsonI have nothing to add to the statement by my noble and learned Friend in reply to a similar Question in another place on 31st January [Lords, Vol. 279, c. 886.] and to the points made by my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General at the end of the debate on 6th February—[Vol. 740, c. 1297.]
§ 65. Mr. Hastingsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will refer to the International Court for an opinion the legality of placing the Rhodesia problem before the United Nations.
§ Mr. George ThomsonNo.