§ 14. Mr. Zilliacusasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been drawn to the announce-by General McNarney, the Military Governor of the U.S. zone in Germany, that the proposed plan for economic unity 499 between the British and U.S. zones would mean the U.S.A. having a 50 per cent. share of the Ruhr coal production and supplying coal and steel to industries in the U.S. zone; that U.S. business men would visit Germany to offer raw material for processing and export in the form of finished goods; and if he will give an assurance that no agreement will be entered into which helps German-U.S. manufacturers to compete with British exports.
§ 28. Mr. Warbeyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in considering any U.S. proposals for the economic unification of the British and U.S. zones of Germany, he will safeguard the right of His Majesty's Government to promote or encourage the reconstruction of the British zone on the basis of public ownership of key industries and services and public control of external trade.
Mr. Noel-BakerIn view of the important issues which they have raised, I would ask my hon. Friends to await the statement on future economic policy in the British zone in Germany which I will make in the Debate this afternoon.
§ Mr. WarbeyWill my right hon. Friend give an assurance that no decision will be taken which will prejudice the possibility of carrying out a Socialist policy in the British zone of Germany?