HC Deb 31 July 1918 vol 109 c401
6. Mr. LEES-SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether suggestions or proposals to enter into negotiations for peace have recently been received from the enemy?

Mr. BALFOUR

No enemy Government has approached us.

Mr. LEES-SMITH

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the report that was circulated lately—and now actually, I think, appearing in the Press—that proposals of this sort were considered in Conference not long ago at Versailles; and can he give that a denial?

Mr. BALFOUR

I presume I have given it a denial. No enemy Government has approached us.