§ 46. Mr. Simmondsasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to announce a method, common to the United Nations, of notifying their shipping losses to the public?
§ The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)No. Sir.
§ Mr. SimmondsIs my right hon. Friend aware that the American shipping losses are daily published in the American Press? In view of the fact that it is vitally important to stimulate public interest in this matter, can he say when the Government will be in a position to make an announcement on this important subject?
§ Mr. AttleeI have already answered, "No, Sir."
§ Mr. ShinwellWas not the reason for refusing to publish the shipping losses that His Majesty's Government were entering into negotiations with the American Government with a view to co-ordination and a joint statement?
§ Mr. SpeakerSir Archibald Southby.
§ Mr. ShinwellOn a point of Order. I beg to give notice that I will raise this matter on the Appropriation Bill.