PROTOCOL STATE
S. Vietnam’s Status (N.Z. Preus Association) WELLINGTON, May 16. The Prime Minister (Mr Holyoake) said today that South Vietnam was designated as a protocol state under the Manila Treaty and entitled to appeal to governments who signed the treaty for assistance if attacked. Last week, the Labour Party conference was told by Mr J. Mathison, M.P., that South Vietnam was not a protocol state. Mr Holyoake said a finding that an armed attack had taken place did not have to be made collectively by the organisation, as such, before the obligation of each member became operative. “Nor is it mandatory that a collective decision by the organisation should be taken on actions decided on to meet the common danger.” New Zealand, as a signatory to the treaty, had received a request from the Republic of Vietnam for troops.
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 31061, 17 May 1966, Page 16
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