HC Deb 13 October 1969 vol 788 c11W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about the progress of Her Majesty's Government's steps to bring about a Union of Arab Emirates.

Mr. M. Stewart

The Union of Arab Emirates has in fact been formally set up for over 18 months. From the outset, we have given and will continue to give the Union full support and encouragement, together with advice as and when requested. We hope that the next meeting of the Union, on 21st October, will serve to consolidate the preparatory work which has been done.