8. Miss Wardasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can give an assurance that, in connection with the proposed publication of certain documents relating to events prior to the outbreak of war, all the relevant documents of the period including diplomatic and service despatches will be included.
§ Mr. EdenAs I said in reply to the hon. Member for Stoke on Trent (Mr. Ellis Smith) on 25th March, the proposal is to publish the most important documents in the Foreign Office archives relating to British foreign policy between 1919 and 1939. The aim will be to present a full and accurate historical record, and all the documents necessary to this end will be included in the collection.
Miss WardWho is to be in charge of this publication? Also, will the actions taken by politicians on the recommendations made by the Foreign Office to the Cabinet be included in the issue?
§ Mr. EdenProfessor Woodward has undertaken this task, and I think we are fortunate in getting so distinguished a historian for the purpose. As regards documents, everything in the Foreign Office is available to him.
Miss WardOwing to the very limited nature of the reply, may I give notice that I will raise the matter on the Adjournment?