HC Deb 18 December 1968 vol 775 c405W
93. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions have been held about arranging for a token presence of United Nations forces after the British forces have been withdrawn from the Persian Gulf.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts:

As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence said on 13th November, "after 1971 arrangements for defence will primarily be the responsibility of the States in the area". It will be, therefore, for them to consider whether they desire a token presence of United Nations forces.—[Vol. 773, c. 397–8.]