§ 48. Mr. Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he has now had an opportunity of suggesting to President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Laniel that the venue of the proposed Bermuda Conference should be changed to London; and what was the nature of their replies.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerAt this stage no specific suggestion has been made but the question of a further Conference will naturally be considered in all its aspects by the three Foreign Ministers now meeting in Washington.
§ Mr. LewisHas the Chancellor seen the reports in the "New York Herald Tribune" and in the "New York Times" that President Eisenhower has suggested he would be willing to consider favourably this suggestion? Would the right hon. Gentleman therefore request the Acting Foreign Secretary to put the suggestion to the United States President?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, I am fully aware of the reports to which the hon. Member refers. In fact, it was at a Press conference on 8th July. I think the hon. Member can rely upon my noble Friend to put that and every other relevant matter concerning a future conference in the course of the discussions.