§ 3. Mr. Sorensenasked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to ensure that the foreign policies of Powers with which we are or may be closely allied shall be co-ordinated with our own; whether His Majesty's Government are considering or will consider a more permanent, systematic means of securing this; and whether, with a view to advancing the principles of international law as a final authority, he is taking any steps to demonstrate that the alliances can and should be neither exclusive nor purely military?
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer the hon. Member to my speech on 19th May. I think he will find that it gave a clear picture of the aims which His Majesty's Government are pursuing in the sphere of foreign policy and of the methods by which they hope to achieve them.
§ Mr. SorensenMay we take it from the right hon. Gentleman's reply that he wishes to make it clear to the world that the balance of power is not to be the criterion of British foreign policy in future?
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer the hon. Member to my speech.
§ Mr. SorensenAre we to adopt the custom in this House of referring to speeches made outside this House for the purpose of enlightenment?
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Member is mistaken. That speech that I made was made inside the House.
Mr. Vyvyan AdamsIs not each part of this question amply provided for already by the Covenant of the League of Nations?
§ Mr. Wedgwood BennAre we to understand from the remarks of the Foreign Secretary in his important speech that the Government intend in spirit to return to the League of Nations?
§ The Prime MinisterThere is another question on the Order Paper.