§ 51. Mr. Dribergasked the Prime Minister by whose authority, and for what reason an official attempt was made to prevent participation by Service contingents in the Soviet National Day celebrations at Empress Hall?
§ The Prime MinisterI know of no such attempt. The matter was in the hands of Ministers, who decided the course to be taken.
§ Mr. DribergIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the organisers of this function did receive simultaneously letters from the three Service Departments saying that the contingents were to be withdrawn and that this was only put right later by prodding?
§ The Prime MinisterAs I have said, the matter was decided by the War Cabinet.