§ Mr. ATTLEE(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether any constitutional difficulties have arisen, and whether he has any statement to make?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have no statement to make to-day. While there does not at present exist any constitutional difficulty, the situation is of such a nature as to make it inexpedient that I should be questioned about it at this stage.
§ Mr. ATTLEEMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether, in view of the anxiety which reports have caused in the minds of many people, he can assure the House that he will make a statement at the earliest possible time at which that statement can be made?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have all that the right hon. Gentleman says very much in mind.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLWould my right hon. Friend give us an assurance that no irrevocable step will be taken before a formal statement has been made to Parliament?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have nothing to add to the statement I have made at this present moment. I will consider and examine the question which my right hon. Friend has asked.