§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish the texts of letters between 76W Her Majesty's Government and the Federal Government of Nigeria and of those communications between Her Majesty's Government and the leaders of Biafra which are relevant to the war in Nigeria, peace proposals, and supplies to relieve suffering.
§ Mr. WhitlockNo, it is not usual to publish the text of letters between Her Majesty's Government and Governments of Commonwealth countries, nor would it be in the best interests of peace to disclose communications which the British Government have had with those concerned in its efforts to bring about a settlement.
§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what further proposals he has made with a view to promoting an end to the war between Nigeria and Biafra; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitlockI have nothing to add to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for The Hartlepools (Mr. Lead-bitter) yesterday on a similar Question.—[Vol. 770, c. 41.]