§ 1. Mr. Manderasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether consultations with our Allies on the subject of war and peace aims have now been concluded; and whether a statement will be made at an early date, in view of the powerful assistance in the winning of the war such a declaration of future intentions would render if made known to the enemy and throughout the world?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Butler)I would refer the hon. Member to the reply to his Question of 21st January, to which I have nothing to add.
§ Mr. ManderCan my right hon. Friend say how long this procrastination and delay are going on; does not he realise that there is very great interest throughout this country and in the world in the statement of our peace aims?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir, I certainly realise that, and I think the country also realises the force of the Prime Minister's observations of 21st January.
§ Mr. ManderDoes not my right hon. Friend realise that it is not enough simply to say that we want to beat Hitler, and that we want something rather further than that?