§ 45. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Prime Minister whether, in an effort to prevent any further deterioration in the international situation, he will take steps to bring about an early conference between himself and the heads of the other major Allied States.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)While I am naturally anxious to take any steps which could lead to an improvement of the international situation, I do not feel that a conference of the kind suggested would be likely to advance matters at the present time.
§ Mr. KeelingWould the Prime Minister make it clear that, contrary to the suggestion in the Question, the Prime Minister in this country, and indeed in France and Russia, is not the head of the State?
§ The Prime Ministerindicated assent.