§ 1. Mr. Bramallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affair what assurances were given to the French Government in connection with the Treaty Alliance, or at any other time, with regard to the policy of nationalising industry in the British zone of Germany.
The Minister of State (Mr. McNeil)No special assurances have been given to the French Government in connection with the Treaty of Alliance, nor at any other time, concerning the policy of socialising industry in the British zone of Germany.
§ Mr. BramallCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the French Government have raised any objection to the policy announced by the Foreign Secretary in this House last October?
Mr. McNeilWithout discrimination at all, without singling out any one Power, I think it fair to say that we have had representations from various angles from a number of Powers, and we naturally want to associate them with us in the carrying out of our policy.