33. Mr. Colin Jacksonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the situation in Aden as it approaches independence.
§ Mr. George BrownSince I last reported to the House on 13th February 1 regret to say the terrorist attacks have continued and I know the whole House will deeply deplore this pointless and wicked violence. 1 asked the High Commissioner to return to London last week so that we could consider the situation and the period ahead.
The House will join me in welcoming the announcement by the United Nations Secretary-General on 23rd February that he has now appointed the three members of the Special Mission to South Arabia. I hope the Mission will go quickly to Aden where it will find that all the authorities concerned will be anxious to help it in its task.
§ 67. Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action the Government are taking to prevent a
CASULATIES—ADEN Year British Forces Local Civilians European Civilians Arab Police and Wardens Total Killed Wounded killed Wounded Killed Wounded Killed Wounded killed Wounded 1966 5 216 28 296 5 19 2 11 40 542 1967 to date 1 66 21 84 1 6 3 31 26 187 There is no truth in the allegations by Mr. Benenson reported in this morning's papers. There is no censorship in Aden and there were no demonstrations last weekend (18th–19th February).