HC Deb 05 June 1967 vol 747 cc102-3W
78. Mr. Mikardo

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what instructions he has given Her Majesty's Ambassador in Athens regarding the safeguarding of the lives and property of British subjects in Greece following recent events there.

Mr. William Rodgers

There has been no reason to change the standing instructions to our Ambassador on the protection of the lives and property of British subjects. The Ambassador's own position and safety are not in question.

Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the position and safety of and instructions to Her Majesty's Ambassador in Greece since the coup d'etat in that country; and what steps he has taken and plans to take to protect British citizens and British interests in Greece.

Mr. Willam Rodgers

There has been no reason to change the standing instructions to our Ambassador on the protection of the lives and property of British subjects. The Ambassador's own position and safety are not in question.