§ 48. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the need for improving the relationship between the Big Three Powers, he will take the initiative in suggesting a further meeting of their leaders, bearing in mind the successes obtained in the past at such meetings.
§ The Prime MinisterI am ready to adopt any means likely to improve relations between the Great Powers, but I cannot commit myself any further at present.
§ Mr. LewisIn view of the reports in the Press to-day, wherein it is stated that the American Secretary of State, Mr. James Byrnes, has suggested a meeting such as I have referred to in my Question, will the Prime Minister review his answer?
§ The Prime MinisterI am afraid I have not seen those Press reports.
§ Mr. Michael FootWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that a large part of the human misery with which Europe is now afflicted dates from the decisions taken at Potsdam, Teheran and Yalta?
§ Mr. ChamberlainIs the Prime Minister aware that many of us feel that no meeting of this kind would be of much or any use until we have clarified our policy in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Pacific, particularly?