§ 47. Mr. Arthur Hendersonasked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement on the recent defence discussions at Singapore?
§ The Prime MinisterAs has been reported by the Press, the recent defence discussions at Singapore have been satisfactorily concluded. As in the case of other staff conversations, however, it would not be in the public interest to disclose any details of the discussions.
§ Mr. HendersonMay the House take it that arrangements have been made for the fullest possible co-operation between the British and French forces in the Far East in event of an emergency?
§ The Prime MinisterThat is one of objects of the discussions.