§ 46. Mr. LUMLEYasked the Prime Minister whether the Secretary of State for Air, in stating that Macedonia is mainly Bulgarian, and should receive autonomy, was correctly expressing the views of His Majesty's Government?
§ Mr. CLYNESNo, Sir. The statement was inaccurately reported. Moreover, the meeting at which it was alleged to have been made was intended to be of a private nature. My Noble Friend attended the meeting in a private capacity, as he had promised to do so before taking office, and the remarks attributed to him must not be taken as affecting the views of His Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPEWill a suitable explanation, with an expression of regret, be sent to the Yugo-Slav Government?
§ Mr. CLYNESI have nothing to add to the answer which I have given.
§ Mr. LUMLEYIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware that this speech of the Air Minister was published in the Press, and had a wide circulation in Eastern Europe?
§ Mr. CLYNESThat does not affect the terms of the answer which I have given.