§ 46. Mr. Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether the statement made by the Foreign Secretary in New York on 8th November concerning a proposal that a British Minister should accompany the President of the United States of America to Korea represents the policy of Her Majesty's Government; and whether he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterNo such statement was made.
§ Mr. LewisIs the Prime Minister aware of the deep concern felt by the people of this country at the whole question of the Korean conflict, and will he take an early opportunity of asking the President-Elect of the United States to allow the Minister of Defence of this country to accompany him to Korea, or, better still, for the Prime Minister himself to accompany Mr. Eisenhower when he goes to Korea?
§ The Prime MinisterI am fully aware of the deep concern felt by the hon. Member in many matters above his comprehension.
§ Mr. LewisIf I understood the Prime Minister aright, may I ask you, Mr. Speaker, if it is not in the rules of order that no aspersions or rude remarks should be made by a Minister in reply to a supplementary question? In view of the Prime Minister's supplementary reply, would not I be right in assuming that because of the complete muck-up made by the Prime Minister last night in replying to my right hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham, South (Mr. H. Morrison), he is now trying to get his own back?
§ Mr. SpeakerI heard no aspersions made of an objectionable character. I must confess myself that there are many things above my comprehension.