HC Deb 13 July 1953 vol 517 c1708
35. Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reply has been received to the Note delivered to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on 11th June, in regard to the Austrian Treaty and inviting them to state the exact text of the Treaty which they were prepared to conclude.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

None, Sir.

Mr. Davies

In view of the repeated statements by spokesmen of the Soviet Union that they see no reason why the Austrian Treaty should not be settled through diplomatic channels, will the right hon. and learned Gentleman remind the Soviet Union that we are awaiting their reply to the Note in order that the Treaty negotiations can be continued?

Mr. Lloyd

I think there is no doubt on the part of the Soviet Union that we are awaiting an answer, but I will certainly consider the question of reminding them.