HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 cc470-1
3. Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any discussions have taken place during the last six months with the Soviet Government on questions of post-war reconstruction?

Mr. Eden

Certain questions of post-war reconstruction are under discussion between His Majesty's Government and the Soviet Government and, in accordance with the provisions of the Anglo-Soviet Treaty, His Majesty's Government have every intention of keeping in touch with the Soviet Government in the formulation of post-war policy generally.

Mr. Parker

In view of the unfortunate fighting between the patriots and the partisans in Yugoslavia instead of their fighting the common enemy, is it not essential to get agreement with the Soviet Government to prevent that sort of thing happening all through Eastern Europe when Hitler is defeated?

Mr. Eden

That is what we most ardently desire.

Mr. Boothby

Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind in any negotiations with the Soviet Government the importance of herring to both countries?

Mr. Eden

My hon. Friend will be unlikely to let me forget it.