Former MP for Kinross and West Perthshire
I wish at once to express the gratitude of the whole House to the right hon. Gentleman for having come at the earliest possible moment to give us this statement after six grinding and critical days. I think, too, it gives us all satisfaction that the right hon. Gentleman has been able to play an important part in bringing the Greek and Turkish Foreign Ministers together and that the three of...
I am glad that my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Winchester (Rear-Admiral Morgan-Giles) was able to promote this short debate. It has enabled him to emphasise the importance in the widest context of Western security of the British base in Cyprus. Certainly in recent months its usefulness has twice been underlined. Therefore, I find him justified in the conclusion that he drew at the...
We recognise that there is a legal Government of Cyprus in existence: it is for the Cypriots to say how that Government is to be maintained, changed or whatever they may decide. It is for them to decide, not for us, and not for anybody else outside. The second point, therefore, which I find realistic is that in the high state of emotions which are bound to rule for some time, the United...
The right hon. Gentleman will understand that, through no fault of his, I have not had time to read his statement, but I have listened with attention. I echo the tribute which he paid to our forces in Cyprus. The evacuation from the country areas into our base areas was carried out by them in the most impeccable fashion. There will be great relief in the House, following the critical days,...
The House will be obliged to the Minister. It is important that we should have the latest information. There will therefore be no complaints, I am sure, that this statement was a little late. What governs this statement, of course, is the tripartite treaty. The Minister will remember that I asked last time whether we were in close touch with the Greek Government. I am therefore glad that he...
I support what the Minister said about the need for a comprehensive settlement going far beyond the question of the Cyprus National Guard, and I hope if the Government have the opportunity they will be able to collect together the three parties to the treaty. I am sure that that is the way to find a comprehensive settlement. But for those hon. Members who are anxious about the Cyprus National...
I understand the right hon. Gentleman's reticence about an initiative, particularly during a Rhodesian general election. But does he agree that the situation in Mozambique has made it more urgent than ever that the parties in Rhodesia should come together? If he should see an opening, will he take it in order to help them to do so?
In reply to the supplementary question put by my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Hexham (Mr. Rippon), the Foreign Secretary said that proposals would be put before the House. He did not quite say—at least, I did not understand him to say—that a referendum would require legislation. Is that not so?
