§ 58. Mr. Bossomasked the Prime Minister if any arrangement has yet been agreed upon between the major Allies 228 to prevent any State with aggressive intentions from being able secretly to manufacture atomic bombs in the future. The Prime Minister: Not yet, but as I have informed the House, I am in communication with the President of the United States on the general question of the control of the atomic bomb. I should prefer not to make any statement at present.
§ Mr. BossomWill the right hon. Gentleman agree, in view of the supreme importance of this matter, that he will make an announcement to this House at the earliest moment, when any decision is reached?
§ The Prime MinisterCertainly I shall keep the House informed, but the hon. Member will agree that this is a matter which it is pre-eminently important we should discuss with the United States and other countries.