HC Deb 31 January 1968 vol 757 c350W
Mr. Maudling

asked the Prime Minister whether he will now publish the list of undertakings given by Ministers to overseas countries which, as a result of devaluation and its aftermath, can no longer be honoured.

The Prime Minister

The right hon. Gentleman will already know of published statements and treaties relating to the areas overseas from which we intend to withdraw our forces by 1971. These have been reviewed but it is not possible to say at this stage precisely which of them will need to be qualified or made the subject of fresh negotiation as a result of the Government's recently announced decisions. If, however, the right hon. Gentleman would care to put points relating to any specific statement or undertaking to those of my right hon. Friends concerned or myself, we would be happy to give him such information as we can.