§ 1. Mr. Manderasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will now give consideration to the formation of a Joint Allied Council for the consideration of problems of mutual interest and as a symbol of the international purposes for which the war is being fought?
§ The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Eden)Consideration has been given to the question of inter-Allied co-operation, but I cannot as at present advised accept my hon. Friend's suggestion that a Joint Council should be set up.
§ Mr. ManderIn view of the fact that we now have nine Allies fighting on our side and that one of the obstacles to a Council has been removed by the German attack on Greece, will not the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that he will keep the matter under his active consideration?
§ Mr. EdenThis is really a question of method. We think that the method we are now employing works best. If we have any reason to modify our attitude, I will keep the hon. Member's suggestion in mind.
§ Mr. ManderIs there not a further question beyond that of method, the question of an international symbol—so many nations working together for a common object?