§ 47. Mr. Stokesasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the approval of the policy of leasing bases for a term of 99 years to the United States of America and that of closer co-operation between the United States of America and the British Empire, he will give an assurance that, before any union of the kind proposed to France is put forward, he will give an opportunity for the fullest possible discussion in this House?
§ Mr. AttleeMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister is prepared to give an assurance that, if ever such a far-reaching scheme were put forward, the House would be given every opportunity of discussing it.