HC Deb 24 October 1940 vol 365 c1139
45. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider approaching the Governments of the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and other neutral Powers, both with a view to discovering any joint action that can be taken immediately, respecting agreed and genuine humanitarian service to European peoples; and also respecting plans of relief, reconstruction and international co-operation to become operative at the end of the war?

The Lord Privy Seal (Mr. Attlee)

His Majesty's Government have constantly in mind the broad considerations which the hon. Member has mentioned. They feel, however, that it would be premature at the present stage to embark upon any such positive course as he suggests.

Mr. Sorensen

Does not the right hon. Gentleman agree that, in view of the coercive action of the Nazi Government, it is highly desirable that we should take voluntary and co-operative action so as to counterbalance the influence of the Nazi Government?

Mr. Attlee

Yes, I think that is implied in my answer.

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