Orders of the Day — DIPLOMATIC PRIVILEGES BILL [Lords]

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 July 1964.

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Photo of Commander Anthony Courtney Commander Anthony Courtney , Harrow East 12:00, 1 July 1964

I share my hon. Friend's feelings about the possibilities of action against our diplomats abroad, but would he accept one proposition? With some countries, which need not be named, it can easily be a matter of policy to bring pressure to bear, not only on our diplomats abroad, but on their wives and families, for the very purpose of preserving or extending their privileges in this country, which is exactly what my hon. Friend is doing in this Bill.