§ 46. Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Prime Minister whether, during the forthcoming visit of the President of the French Republic, he will make arrangements for the President to be received in Westminster Hall by both Houses of Parliament?
§ The Prime MinisterI understand that the President would be glad to have an opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament in the course of his forthcoming State visit, and arrangements are being made acorrdingly. It was thought that Members of both Houses would wish to extend a special welcome to the President and Mme. Lebrun on this occasion and it has, therefore, been arranged that they should be received in Westminster Hall at 11 a.m. on 23rd March. It will be open to Members of both Houses to be present, and those who signify their intention to attend will be invited to bring a lady with them.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he is aware of the great satisfaction that this 1546 ceremony in Westminster Hall will afford in this country as well as in France, not only as showing honour to the President but as a demonstration of real solidarity between the two Western democracies at the present juncture in world affairs?
§ Miss HorsbrughMay I ask whether lady Members of this House may bring a man?
§ The Prime MinisterNaturally there will be reciprocity.