§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what extent of damage to property and loss of life are treated by him as relevant criteria in assessing the gravity of breaches of international law by States when the possibility of making representations through diplomatic channels is 232W under consideration by Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. WhitlockHer Majesty's Government take a grave view of all breaches of international law on the part of another State involving damage to property and loss of life. In principle, however, representations through diplomatic channels with a view to securing redress are appropriate only when the damage or loss has been suffered by United Kingdom citizens.