§ 47. Sir T. Mooreasked the Prime Minister if unconditional surrender is still the policy of His Majesty's Government and the United Nations; and how this policy is reconciled with the system by which former enemies have under military pressure changed sides, and are now, apparently, allies.
§ The Prime MinisterUnconditional surrender, in the sense of "No bargaining with the enemy" is still the policy of His Majesty's Government. The Three Power Declaration of 12th May to the Axis satellites should also be borne in mind.
§ Sir T. MooreMy right hon. Friend will appreciate, I hope, that it is sometimes very difficult to follow the foreign policy of the United Nations, as described by the President?
§ Mr. John DugdaleWill the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that individual members of the Nazi Party who surrender unconditionally and change sides, will not be given positions of responsibility in any Government set up in Germany?
§ The Prime MinisterI think it would be a great mistake for me, an the spur of the moment, to go into details on questions of policy which will necessarily have to be settled between the principal Allies, but I do not think there need be any alarm.