§ 5. Mr. HANNONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any recent approach has been made to the German Government with a view to 5 establishing a convention, of the states of Europe to prepare the way for permanent peace?
§ Sir J. SIMONI have no knowledge of any approach to the German Government for the purpose suggested in my hon. Friend's question.
§ Mr. HANNONHas the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the Prime Minister's speech last week in which he said he was prepared to meet Germany and suggested a convention as adumbrated in my question?
§ Sir J. SIMONI do not think the Prime Minister's declaration in any way conflicts with my answer.