HC Deb 20 January 1943 vol 386 c186
10. Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether steps are being taken to unify the Fighting French forces behind a Government pledged to surrender its powers to a democratically-elected national assembly at the end of the war?

Mr. Eden

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister, to which I have nothing at present to add.

Mr. Parker

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that great disquiet is felt in the country at the announcement of the appointment of M. Peyrouton?

Mr. Eden

I should like to see that Question on the Paper.

Mr. Gallacher

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that yesterday the Deputy Prime Minister said there was bad weather in North Africa? Are there not bad and dirty politics too?

Mr. Astor

Did the Government consult M. Peyrouton?

Mr. Eden

Perhaps my hon. Friend will put that Question on the Paper.