HC Deb 21 March 1973 vol 853 c73W
14. Mr. Dykes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on the progress of the cease-fire in Vietnam and the associated agreements; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Royle

The agreement is only gradually being put into effect and there are still numerous violations. But prisoners are being released and talks have begun in Paris between the two South Vietnamese parties on the formation of a National Council for Reconciliation and Concord. The implementation of the Vietnam Agreement including the cease-fire provisions is of course a matter for the parties concerned.

34. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he hopes to recognise the Government of North Vietnam.

Mr. Anthony Royle

I have nothing to add to what I told the House on 5th March.—[Vol. 852, c. 32-6.]