HC Deb 25 January 1944 vol 396 cc531-2
45. Mr. Granville

asked the Prime Minister whether it is intended to hold a meeting of Dominion Prime Ministers or an Imperial conference in the near future.

The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)

Definite arrangements have been made for a meeting of Prime Ministers to be held within the next few months. For obvious reasons it will not be possible to announce the actual date in advance.

Mr. Granville

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Ministers have been saying this for about 18 months or two years now? Can he assure us that we are now very much nearer the meeting?

Mr. Attlee

Obviously.

Mr. Granville

How much nearer?

Hon. Members

Eighteen months.