§ 5. Captain Alan Grahamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in response to the representations already made to him by the hon. Member for Wirral, he will give the House the assurance that the policy of His Majesty's Government is sympathetic towards the friendly monarchy and nation of Greece 312 irrespective of what form of government, other than Communism, the Greek people wish to enjoy?
§ Mr. EdenI am glad of this opportunity of assuring the House that in keeping with the traditional friendship uniting this country and Greece the policy of His Majesty's Government is entirely sympathetic to the Greek people and Government.
§ Mr. ManderWill my right hon. Friend at the same time point out that our best friends in the world are democracies?
§ Mr. EdenWe have always said that we are not prepared to base our foreign policy on rival ideologies.
§ Mr. AttleeIn relying to the question did the right hon. Gentleman accept the exception "other than Communism"?
§ Mr. EdenI think the right hon. Gentleman will notice that my answer covered his point. We do not base our foreign policy on rival ideologies.
§ Mr. McGovernIf there is an attempt to set up any form of Socialist or Communist Government, will the right hon. Gentleman encourage the others to declare a civil war for Christianity?