§ 48. Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on the Government's attitude towards the proposal of M. Litvinoff, the Russian Foreign Minister, that a conference of the major Powers be held to discuss the German annexation of Austria?
§ The Prime MinisterHis Majesty's Government have received the proposal of the Soviet Government and are giving consideration to it. I am not, however, prepared to anticipate the general statement that I hope to make at an early date on behalf of His Majesty's Government in regard to the several issues arising from the present situation.
§ Mr. ThurtleCan the Prime Minister give an assurance that he will not let ideological differences stand in the way of the national interest?