HC Deb 11 October 1939 vol 352 cc308-9
6. Mr. Mander

asked the Prime Minister the present position with regard to the recognition of the new Polish Government now seated in Paris; and whether it is proposed to recognise the new Czechoslovak Government?

Mr. Butler

On 4th October, His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom recognised the assumption of the functions of President of the Polish Republic by M. Raczkiewicz. Sir H. Kennard will proceed to France in a few days in order to resume his duties as Ambassador at the seat of the Polish Government. The Polish Foreign Minister, M. Zaleski, is arriving in London to-day and my Noble Friend is looking forward to an exchange of views with him. As regards the second part of the question, His Majesty's Government have no official information as to the constitution of a new Czecho-Slovak Government.

Mr. Mander

Are not the Government taking an interest in the constitution of this new Government, and have they not ample unofficial information as to its existence?

Mr. Butler

The Government are aware of all developments in the international field.

Miss Rathbone

Are we not just as much involved to the late Government of Czecho-Slovakia? [HON. MEMBERS: "No!"] Yes, just as much.

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