§ 45. Mr. Sloanasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of Herr Hitler's propaganda to establish a new economic bloc in Europe, he is prepared at an early date to make a statement of the peace aims of the Government.
§ Mr. AttleeThe importance of my hon. Friend's Question is not underestimated. Members of the Government have on previous occasions stated our aims, and these will be elaborated at the appropriate time.
§ Mr. SloanCan my right hon. Friend say whether the Prime Minister is aware that the Lord Privy Seal in the present Government made an important statement with regard to war aims in December? Is there a conflict of opinion between the two sections of the Cabinet in regard to this matter?
§ Mr. StokesAre not the Government yet aware that there is a widespread demand that a statement of the kind should be made now?
§ Mr. Vernon BartlettWill the right hen. Gentleman define "the appropriate time"?
§ Mr. AttleeI do not think it is possible to define "the appropriate time." An appropriate time is a time which is appropriate.