President Tshombe (Bodyguard)

Oral Answers to Questions — United Nations – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 29 May 1963.

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Photo of Mr John Biggs-Davison Mr John Biggs-Davison , Chigwell 12:00, 29 May 1963

asked the Lord Privy Seal why, despite assurances that President Tshombe would continue to be protected by the Katanga gendarmerie, United Nations forces assisted Central Congolese troops to disarm the President's bodyguard.

Photo of Mr Peter Thomas Mr Peter Thomas , Conway

Mr. Tshombe's palace guards have been replaced by 15 Katanga civil police, who will be armed when on duty.

Photo of Mr John Biggs-Davison Mr John Biggs-Davison , Chigwell

Why were two British consular cars interfered with in the course of this operation and one British subject arrested?

Photo of Mr Peter Thomas Mr Peter Thomas , Conway

I regret that I have no information about that at the moment. I will find out about it and let my hon. Friend know.