Oral Answers to Questions — South Yemen

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 8 July 1968.

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Photo of Sir Douglas Dodds-Parker Sir Douglas Dodds-Parker , Cheltenham 12:00, 8 July 1968

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what final financial settlement has been made between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of South Yemen.

Photo of Mr Goronwy Roberts Mr Goronwy Roberts , Caernarvon

No final financial settlement has yet been made between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Southern Yemen.

Photo of Sir Douglas Dodds-Parker Sir Douglas Dodds-Parker , Cheltenham

In the meantime, can the Minister say whether pensions are being paid both to those resident in Aden and to expatriates, and whether British commercial operations are being allowed to function properly?

Photo of Mr Goronwy Roberts Mr Goronwy Roberts , Caernarvon

The answer on both counts is, Yes.