29. Mr. Colin Jacksonasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what further requests Her Majesty's Government have now received from the Nigerian Government in connection with the present crisis there; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. George ThomasAs previously stated on 30th January, we have had no Nigerian request for help in ending the present crisis. This remains the position, but the Nigerians are well aware of our hope that negotiations for a ceasefire and a settlement can be arranged at the earliest possible moment.—[Vol. 757, c. 1065.]