HC Deb 11 October 1944 vol 403 cc1748-9
45. Mr. Graham White

asked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to publish the full armistice terms to the Italians.

The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)

As far as His Majesty's Government are concerned, the terms will be published when it seems appropriate to the United Nations to do so.

Mr. Graham White

Having regard to the manifest difficulties caused by the absence of this knowledge, will my right hon. Friend assure the House that everything is being done by everyone concerned, to enable the Armistice terms to be published?

Viscount Hinchingbrooke

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this House and the country are very largely without information on the question of whether the Allied Forces in Italy are receiving help from the Italians, both militarily and from the point of view of labour forces? If I ask him a question on this subject next week, will he reply fully on the matter as a result of his experience in Italy?

Mr. Attlee

Perhaps the Noble Lord will put that question down.