HC Deb 16 June 1938 vol 337 c398
49. Mr. Mander

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give particulars of the fundamental disagreement with reference to a policy concerning the United States which occurred between himself and the late Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs?

The Prime Minister

I can add nothing to the statements which I made in this House on 21st and 22nd February last.

Mr. Mander

Is it not the case that statements from authoritative British sources have recently appeared in the Canadian and American Press to the effect stated in the question; and will not the Prime Minister now state to the House exactly what was the difference between himself and the late Foreign Secretary in regard to American policy?

The Prime Minister

I am not aware from what authoritative sources such information could come.

Mr. James Griffiths

Would the Prime Minister place in the Library copies of the American Press, in order that Members may know the policy of the Government?

Mr. Mander

I beg to give notice that I will raise this matter on the Adjournment at the earliest opportunity.

Mr. De la Bère

Are these questions a contribution to national unity?