32. Lieut.-Colonel ARTHUR MURRAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Earl of Reading has vacated his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America; and, if so, whether he will announce the name of Lord Reading's successor?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second, I am not at present able to make any announcement.
Lieutenant-Colonel MURRAYDoes not the great success of Lord Reading's Ambassadorship make it important that this post should be filled as soon as possible, and having regard to the importance of the matter from the point of view of British interests and Anglo-American relations, will the hon. Gentleman give the House an assurance that it will be dealt with at an early date?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that this question is receiving earnest attention.
§ Commander BELLAIRSIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the post of British Consul-General is also vacant?