§ 11. Mr. Platts-Millsasked the Minister of Supply by whom was Great Britain represented at the recent tripartite conference in Pretoria where the production 1507 of uranium in South Africa was discussed; and if he is satisfied that Britain will receive a fair share of any such uranium.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussOur representatives were the United Kingdom High Commissioner, Sir Evelyn Baring, and representatives of the Treasury and Ministry of Supply. As announced in South Africa on 30th November, considerable progress has been made in the talks and it is expected that further discussions will be held in a few months' time. There is nothing I can usefully add at present.
§ Mr. Platts-MillsWill the right hon. Gentleman make a real effort to see that our experience in relation to uranium from South Africa does not follow that of the Belgians in the Congo, where the Americans have taken the lot?
§ Mr. StraussI cannot agree with the implication of that supplementary question at all.