§ 29. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will instruct our representatives at U.N.O. to propose the abolition of conscription in all countries as a reply to the proposals on disarmament recently put forward by Mr. Vishinsky.
§ Mr. MayhewNo, Sir.
§ Mr. HughesDoes my hon. Friend realise that ordinary people in all countries, who are dragged into military machines against their will, would welcome such a proposal? Would he not consider it as useful counter-propaganda to the proposals of Mr. Vishinsky?
§ Mr. MayhewNo, Sir, when one State makes a propaganda initiative of this kind, it does not mean that others must make propaganda initiatives in reply.