§ Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the repeated rejection by the terrorist organisations in South Arabia of his appeals to them to assist in restoring law and order in Aden, he will now cease to make any further approaches to them.
§ Mr. George BrownWe shall continue to try to make all political leaders understand that violence is against their interests and the interests of the country.58W At the same we shall take all necessary action to maintain law and order ourselves.
§ Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether at any time the British authorities in South Arabia have advised the authorities in the State of Lahej or in any other State of the Federation not to bring to trial persons suspected of acts of lawlessness; and on what grounds.
§ Mr. George BrownMy inquiries do not reveal any case of such advice having been given, or of the British authorities being consulted about such trials.
§ Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's future policy in regard to South Arabia.
§ Mr. George BrownThe House has been told that there will be a full debate on South Arabia in the near future. That will be the time for a statement on policy.