§ 55. Mr. Piratinasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs which countries are represented in the re-examination of the possibilities of negotiating a peace settlement with Japan.
§ Mr. MayhewA re-examination is being pursued simultaneously in Washington and London, with a view to an eventual exchange of views among the various Governments concerned.
§ Mr. PiratinBut by what particular regulation does the Under-Secretary of State suggest that this examination should be confined only to our Government and the Government of the United States? Are not other Governments involved in this examination who are concerned in the peace treaty?
§ Mr. MayhewI have no doubt that others are considering this, too. My reply referred to the re-examination which is taking place as a result of the recent talks in Washington.