§ 66. Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make a further statement on Her Majesty's Government's efforts to secure "Vietnam peace negotiations.
§ Mr. M. StewartWe are encouraged that direct talks have now begun in Paris between the United States and North Vietnam. Both sides are aware that we stand ready to help in any way we can, and will give them every encouragement to persevere in what may be long and arduous negotiations, until a final and peaceful solution is reached.