HC Deb 08 December 1943 vol 395 c944
6. Mr. Martin

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now publish the full Armistice terms with Italy, or, if not, make some further statement thereon?

Mr. Law

I have nothing to add to the statement which I made in the House on 10th November.

Mr. Martin

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there has been considerable leakage in Italy and other countries about the terms of this Armistice? Will he not consider making a statement?

Mr. Law

I am aware that there has been considerable leakage and that various reports of what the Armistice terms contain have appeared in the Press, but I would advise my hon. Friend not to pay too much attention to them, since they are probably inaccurate. This instrument of the Armistice does not concern His Majesty's Government alone, and we are not able to decide alone whether publication is desirable or not.