65. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on the work of the Commonwealth Secretariat to bring about a settlement in Nigeria; and what further initiative Her Majesty's Government have proposed.
§ Mr. George ThomasMr. Arnold Smith is continuing his efforts to bring the two sides in Nigeria to a negotiated settlement. We fully support these efforts. We have also taken every opportunity of making known our view that the earliest possible end of the fighting is essential.