§ 48. Mr. Stokesasked the Prime Minister whether in view of the conflicting accounts, of the decisions arrived at at Teheran with regard to the disposal of East Prussia after the defeat of Germany, he will take an early opportunity of making a statement as to the facts.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is better not to debate these matters further until the war is over and the victorious Powers meet around the Peace Table.
§ Mr. StokesIn view of the Prime Minister's reply may I ask him whether his version of what happened at Teheran, as stated in this House on 22nd February, is correct, or the version given by the Foreign Secretary last Wednesday, as they are completely contradictory?
§ The Prime MinisterI have not had the opportunity of comparing them line by line.
§ Mr. StokesCan we have an assurance that no secret undertaking was entered into? The Foreign Secretary did not seem to be aware of it.
§ The Prime MinisterI do not know of any secret understanding that was entered into.
§ Mr. StokesAre we to understand that there was no promise given to cede East Prussia to Poland? In view of the most unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I shall take the earliest opportunity of raising this matter.
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Member must have a lot of matters on hand.