§ Mr. LANSBURY (by Private Notice)asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is in a, position to make any statement in regard to the proposal of the German Government for a direct exchange of views between the two Governments as a consequence of the recent Anglo-French discussions in London?
§ Sir J. SIMONYes, Sir. On receiving the German proposal on this subject His Majesty's Government inquired whether they rightly understood that the object of this meeting would be to carry consultation a stage further on all matters 776 referred to in the Anglo-French communiqué. I have received a reply from the German Government concurring in this description of the scope of the proposed meeting and inviting me to go to Berlin for the purpose. His Majesty's Government consider that this is a useful suggestion and I hope to visit Berlin very shortly. The date and other details remain to be arranged. The French and Italian Governments have approved the course of action proposed.
§ Mr. LANSBURYDoes the Foreign Secretary propose to visit Moscow or any other European capital in connection with these proposed agreements?
§ Sir J. SIMONThat matter is under consideration.