§ 6. Mr. Priceasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any steps are being taken officially to recognise the French National Committee in London as representing all patriotic Frenchmen desirous of continuing the struggle along with Great Britain, thereby forming a rallying point for units of the French Navy and French Colonial Governors overseas?
§ Mr. ButlerAs was announced on 28th June, His Majesty's Government recognise General de Gaulle as the leader of all free Frenchmen wherever they may be who rally to him in support of the Allied cause.
§ Mr. PriceCan the right hon. Gentleman say why there has been such long delay before this action was taken by the Government?
§ Mr. ButlerThe action is perfectly emphatic.
§ Mr. ButlerCertainly.
§ Mr. ManderDo the Government also recognise the revolutionary Pétain Government?
§ Mr. ButlerHis Majesty's Government are in relation with that Government through the French Chargé d'Affaires in London. I cannot further define how our attitude towards the Pétain Government will develop.