§ 6. Mr. Lunnasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has any statement to make as to the relations between this country and Eire?
§ Sir T. InskipThere are no new de-developments to report as regards relations between the two Governments.
§ Mr. LunnWhile we can find time for discussions with foreign countries, is there nothing the Government can take up with the Irish Free State to make arrangements for more peaceful relations between this country and them?
§ Sir Ronald RossIs my right hon. Friend aware that Mr. de Valera has announced that his policy, if this country were engaged in war, would be neutrality, that he has offered this inducement to Northern Ireland to come in with Eire, 146 and that the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland has immediately rejected the suggestion with contempt?
§ Mr. LoganIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware that if there were more friendly relations with all the people in Ireland, it would be better for England?
§ Sir T. InskipI think His Majesty's Government took a very great step a year or so ago to make friendly relations between the two countries.
§ Mr. LoganI do not think it is necessary at this point to mention the Curragh incident, but still, it ought to be borne in mind.
§ Sir R. RossIs it not amusing that the hon. Gentleman should have to go back 20 years?