§ 1. Mr. Leachasked the Prime Minister whether he is willing to make known to the world, as part of Great Britain's peace terms, that, in addition to the overthrow of the menace of Nazi aggression, His Majesty's Government are ready to discuss with every European nation the establishment of a United States of Europe?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Butler)As the Prime Minister indicated in his reply to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton East (Mr. Mander) on 20th September, His Majesty's Government desire the formation of astable international system having as its object the prevention of war and the just settlement of international disputes by pacific means. They do not, however, regard it as desirable to commit themselves at this stage to any particular procedure for achieving this aim.
§ Mr. LeachMay I take it that the proposal in my question would not be ruled out by the Government if some Power raised it when the time came?
§ Mr. ButlerNo such proposal would be excluded.
§ Mr. HannahWould not the Dominions have to be consulted?