§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the latest representations he has made to General Gowon about a mercy land corridor; and what reply he has received.
§ Mr. FoleyHer Majesty's Government are regularly in touch with the Nigerian Federal Government and with other Governments and organisations, including the Organisation of African Unity and the International Red Cross, in support of efforts to encourage agreement on a surface route or routes for relief supplies into the area occupied by Colonel Ojukwu. On 21st February the Federal Commissioner for External Affairs announced that the Federal Government has offered to put their airstrip at Obilago, near the secessionist area, at the disposal of the relief organisations for ferrying in relief supplies by air during daylight hours under international supervision, for transportation by road from Obilago into the secessionist area. This offer, if accepted, would enable the amount of relief for the secessionist area to be greatly increased.
§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the latest communications he has sent to Colonel Ojukwu about a mercy land corridor; and what reply he has received.
§ Mr. FoleyHer Majesty's Government have made no official representations direct to Colonel Ojukwu. However, Her Majesty's Government are in regular consultation with governments, organisations 383W and individuals concerned with relief, including those who are in touch with Colonel Ojukwu, in the effort to promote agreement on a land corridor for relief supplies.