§ 23. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether Sir Robert Vansittart remains chief diplomatic officer of the Foreign Office; and whether he is regularly consulted on matters of foreign policy?
§ Mr. ButlerThe position of Sir Robert Vansittart is that of Chief Diplomatic Adviser. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. ManderMay I assume that there is no foundation for the statement that Sir Robert Vansittart is not being consulted at present by the Prime Minister at all?
§ Mr. ButlerI am not aware of any such statement. Sir Robert Vansittart's advice is very valuable to the Government.