§ 37. Mr. Henry Straussasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the obligations set out in the second sentence of Article V of the Anglo-Soviet Treaty of Alliance are now binding on the 1520 parties, either under that Treaty or under some other international covenant.
§ Mr. MayhewYes, Sir. The AngloSoviet Treaty of 1942 is still in force.
§ Mr. StraussBefore a new treaty is concluded will the Foreign Secretary consider how far these existing obligations have been observed?