India and Pakistan (Secretary of State's Visit)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 December 1962.

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Photo of Mr Duncan Sandys Mr Duncan Sandys , Wandsworth Streatham 12:00, 3 December 1962

That will be a subject which, no doubt, will come up at the next meeting of the consortium. The right hon. Gentleman has used the word "ominous". I was repeating what had been said to me by so many Indians, including some who attached the greatest importance to the economic development of the country. They felt that safety and freedom is the first responsibility of government and that, if necessary, the price must be paid.