§ 48. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Prime Minister what consultations have taken place with our Allies to ensure that all the United Nations which have been actively engaged in hostilities will have equal opportunities to gain their share of post-war world trade and that none will seek especial opportunities to outstrip the efforts of colleagues, restricted owing to a more wholehearted participation in the war.
§ Mr. AttleeI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the terms of Article 7 of the Mutual Aid Agreement which covers this point.
§ Sir T. MooreDoes not my right hon. Friend realise that the disquiet which has been expressed in this House during the past few days and weeks, reflects anxiety in the country about the possibility of our being left in this endeavour to secure postwar trade? Does he not think that the Government are really showing a somewhat lethargic attitude towards this very important point?
§ Mr. AttleeNo, Sir, the Government are very conscious of it.