§ 49. Mr. THURTLEasked the Prime Minister if his attention has been called to the recent declaration of Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer in support of the Fascist party in Italy; and, if so, whether or not such declaration represents the policy of the Government?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have only read the report of this interview in the Press, and I did not see anything to which exception could be taken.
§ Mr. THURTLEIs it the view of the Government that it is highly undesirable for a responsible Cabinet Minister to interfere by means of public expression, either of disapproval or approval, in the internal domestic politics of another country?
§ Sir J. NALLWill the same view be communicated to the responsible Opposition?
§ Mr. THURTLEWill the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to give us the view of the Government on the point?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have nothing to add to the answer I have given.