HC Deb 06 June 1945 vol 411 cc855-6
2. Captain Bullock

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any statement to make relating to the powers and scope of the Provisional Government in Vienna; what Allied Missions are in Vienna; what Allied Missions are in Vienna at the present time; and when it is proposed to allow British Press representatives to proceed to Vienna.

The Minister of Education (Mr. Richard Law)

I have been asked to reply. As regards the position of the Austrian Provisional Government, I have nothing to add to the statement made by my right hon. Friend on 30th May, in reply to the hon. Member for East Wolverhampton (Sir G. Mander). Allied military missions arrived in Vienna on 3rd June for preliminary discussions; but it may be some time yet before the Allied Commission for Austria is set up. As soon as the Commission is established I hope it will be possible for British Press correspondents to proceed to Vienna.

Mr. Vernon Bartlett

Could the right hon. Gentleman be a little more specific about "some time yet"?

Mr. Law

No, Sir, I do not think I can add anything to what I have said. We must first await the report of the Missions that have proceeded there.