§ 37. Mr. John Fosterasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Allied Control Council is for international purposes the recognised Government of Germany.
§ Mr. BevinThe Allied Control Council is the agency through which the government of Germany is carried on, but its position and that of Germany itself are without precedent. The foreign relations of Germany as a State are in abeyance, and the status and functions of the Control Council for international purposes must, therefore, develop according to circumstances.
§ Mr. FosterWhich is the recognised Government of Germany?
§ Mr. BevinThe Allied Control Council is absolutely responsible, but there are many other things such as prewar debts and obligations, which have not yet been definitely transferred.