asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will propose that an independent inquiry be held into the allegations of atrocities and abuse of the Red Cross by United Nations troops during their operations against Katanga.

asked the Lord Privy Seal what action was taken by his Department to ascertain the facts about the behaviour of the United Nations forces and that of their opponents during the operations in Katanga; and what steps have been taken to make these facts known to the public through the organs of mass communication.

Her Majesty's Government have already received reports on developments in Katanga and they do not intend to ask for an independent inquiry into the allegations against either side.