§ 8. Mr. Ivor Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received any official intimation that Spain is ready to use her good offices to restore world peace; and whether, in 1663 view of General Jordana's recent speech in Barcelona, he will reassert that the objective of the United Nations is the unconditional surrender of their enemies?
§ Mr. EdenThe answer to the first part of the question is "No, Sir." As regards General Jordana's recent speech at Barcelona, the hon. Member will no doubt have seen that Mr. Cordell Hull stated on 16th April that he could only repeat what President Roosevelt and other leaders of the United Nations had said, namely, that they were determined on the unconditional surrender of the Axis and its satellites. I am glad to have this opportunity to state that this is also the view of His Majesty's Government.