§ 48. Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Prime Minister whether he can make a statement on the forthcoming visit of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and himself to Paris at the invitation of the French Government?
§ The Prime MinisterMy Noble Friend and I have accepted with great pleasure the very kind invitation of the French Government to visit Parish from 23rd-25th November. We shall hope to take advantage of the opportunity thus offered to review the international situation, in the light of recent events, with Members of the French Government.
§ Mr. HendersonIn view of the great importance of the conversations that are to take place in Paris, will not the Prime 293 Minister give to the House a general outline of the subjects he proposes to discuss?
§ The Prime MinisterI hardly think that that would be in the public interest.
§ Mr. ManderWill the Government's Chief Diplomatic Advisor accompany the Ministers on that occasion?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. ManderWill any expert from the Foreign Office accompany the Prime Minister, or, perhaps, Sir Horace Wilson?
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherWill the colonial question be discussed during this visit to Paris?