HC Deb 01 June 1967 vol 747 cc57-8W
Mr. Sandys

asked 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 Brown

We shall continue to try to make all political leaders understand that violence is against their interests and the interests of the country. At the same we shall take all necessary action to maintain law and order ourselves.

Mr. Sandys

asked 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 Brown

My inquiries do not reveal any case of such advice having been given, or of the British authorities being consulted about such trials.

Mr. Sandys

asked 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 Brown

The 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.

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