§ 14. Mr. BUCHANAN forasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he has submitted proposals on behalf of the Government to the Government of Franco for common action against Communists; and, if so, whether he will place the proposals before the House?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir. His Majesty's Government have not initiated nor been invited to participate in any common action against Communists.
§ Mr. RILEYHas the right hon. Gentleman had any correspondence with the French Government with regard to this?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, I have not. I really do not know what gave rise to these rumours. I think I know what gave rise to the question, but what gave rise to the rumours I do not know.
§ Mr. STEPHENIs it not possible that it was some of the statements of speakers of the Conservative party in the Forest of Dean?