§ 10. Mr. Boothbyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to give de facto recognition to the French Committee of Liberation?
§ Mr. EdenHis Majesty's Government are in discussion with other Allied Governments on the subject of recognition, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement on the subject, In the meanwhile our relations with the French Committee of National Liberation remain as I described them on Wednesday last, that is to say, in practice His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom are now treating with this Committee on all matters of common concern relating to French territories which acknowledge its authority, and affecting French Forces maintained in British territory.
§ Mr. BoothbyDoes my right hon. Friend not think that, when this Committee is given official status, it may help to bring to an end the unfortunate personal disputes which have been a feature of recent months, and, from that point of view, is it not desirable to give that status as soon as possible?
§ Mr. EdenWe are in consultation with the other Allied Governments on the subject. I know my hon. Friend will think it better that any statement that is made on the subject should be one agreed between us all.