HC Deb 17 January 1945 vol 407 cc138-9
10. Mr. Martin

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government was consulted about the agreement reached between the Soviet and French Governments on the removal from Germany of the Ruhr, the Saar and the Rhine Valley as well as parts of Pomerania and Silesia; and what information he can give the House about this matter.

Mr. Eden

I am not aware that any agreement on this matter has been concluded between the Soviet and French Governments. The French Foreign Minister made it plain in his speech to the Consultative Assembly on December 21st that, while the subject was discussed at the time of General de Gaulle's visit to Moscow, it was one of common interest to all the Allies and could only be settled by common agreement between them.