HC Deb 18 December 1968 vol 775 cc404-5W
91. Mr. Mayhew

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what responsibilities the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation now accepts for security in Europe outside the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation area.

Mr. Mulley:

The responsibilities of the members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation remain as set out in the North Atlantic Treaty. The alliance has undertaken no new commitments.

92. Mr. Mayhew

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consideration was given at the recent meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Council to the effects of the Arab-Israeli conflict on security in Europe; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mulley:

As the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Ministers stated in the communiqué issued after their recent meeting, they agreed on the need to promote a just and equitable peace in the Mediterranean area as part of their general review of problems affecting the alliance.

94. Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, in view of recent events in Central Europe, he will take further steps to publicise, especially to the young, the success of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation over the last 20 years.

Mr. Foley:

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation steps will be taken to ensure a full understanding of the work of the Alliance among the young.