§ Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government have had discussions with the Governments of the non-federated States of the Aden Protectorate regarding plans for their independence; what decisions have been reached; and what arrangements have been made to fulfil Great Britain's treaty obligations to defend those States after the withdrawal of the British forces from Aden.
§ Mr. George ThomsonThe High Commissioner in Aden has discussed with the non-federated States their forthcoming independence. These States wish to defer a decision on the arrangements for their independence until the United Nation mission has made its recommendations As has been stated many times in the House and elsewhere, Her Majesty's 143W Government's obligation to defend these States will end upon independence.
§ Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs which political groups or terrorist organisations in Aden have been banned.
§ Mr. George ThomsonThe National Liberation Front (N.L.F.).