§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further consideration he has now given to the proposal for a world disaster stockpile of medical, food and other supplies, which was outlined at the Conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held at The Hague in October, 1970; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GodberOur views on stockpiling are contained in the memorandum on "Assistance in Cases of Natural Disaster", which was sent to the United Nations Secretary General on 4th March. A copy of this document has been placed 157W in the Library. The policy of Her Majesty's Government is to work for the creation of an effective system of international relief co-ordination along the lines outlined in our memorandum.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response he has had from the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organisation to the proposal for a world disaster stockpile; what further action is intended by Her Majesty's Government; and if he will now make a further statement.
§ Mr. GodberThe Secretary General's views are contained in his report to the Economic and Social Council on Natural Disaster Relief, a copy of which is in the Library of the House.