§ 15. Mr. Bellengerasked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government will draw up a policy, either in conjunction with the United States of America, France, and Russia, or alone, as was done towards the end of the last War, stating objectives for European peace in precise terms, which we are prepared to support either by way of conference methods or diplomatic negotiations between the Great Powers in the first instance or, if necessary, to defend by armed resistance if such objectives are prejudiced by any other Power using or threatening to use force majeure?
§ Mr. ButlerThe general aims of the foreign policy of His Majesty's Government were stated in a speech made by my Noble Friend on 29th June, and I do not think any useful purpose would be served by elaborating that statement at the present juncture.
§ Mr. BellengerIn the event of armed conflict occurring, would it not be necessary at some stage to formulate a precise policy, and would it not be desirable to do that in advance?
§ Mr. ButlerThe hon. Member's question is based on a double hypothesis.
§ Mr. BellengerWhat are your answers based on?