§ Mr. Attlee(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the important issues involved, any decision, conditional or otherwise, to recognise the Spanish insurgent authorities as the de facto or de jure Government of 1559 Spain will be communicated to this House before any action is taken thereon, with a view to an early Debate?
§ The Prime MinisterHis Majesty's Government will naturally communicate to the House at the earliest possible moment any decision at which they may arrive. I cannot give an assurance that it will be possible for them to delay taking any action which may seem to them proper, but it is always within the power of the House to express their opinion on the policy of His Majesty's Government, and, should the Government reach any new decision, I shall naturally be ready to afford facilities for a Debate.
§ Mr. BellengerIn the event of any recognition being given to the Franco Government, will it be unconditional or on certain terms?
§ The Prime MinisterThat is a hypothetical question.