§ 45. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Prime Minister how far arrangements have progressed towards the holding of a four-Power conference between representatives of Britain, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, France and the United States of America.
§ 46. Mr. Donnellyasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a further statement regarding the possibility of a four-Power conference.
§ The Prime Minister (Sir Winston Churchill)I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave on this subject yesterday to the right hon. and learned Gentleman, the Member for Rowley Regis and Tipton (Mr. A. Henderson).
§ Mr. HughesIs it not a fact that the Prime Minister led this House to believe that not only he but also the Prime Ministers of the Dominions were impressed by the importance and urgency of such a conference at an early date? Has he departed from that? If not, will he take steps to pursue it and bring about such a conference?
§ The Prime MinisterPerhaps the hon. and learned Member did not hear what I said: I have nothing to add to the answer which I gave on this subject yesterday to the right hon. and learned Gentleman, the Member for Rowley Regis and Tipton.
§ Mr. HughesOn a point of order. The Prime Minister said that perhaps I did not hear his reply, but the shoe is on the other foot, for it was the Prime Minister who did not hear me.
§ Mr. SpeakerThere is no point of order in that.
§ Mr. DonnellyHas the Prime Minister anything further to say about the dates of the Bermuda Conference, in view of the delay which has arisen in France?
§ The Prime MinisterI am awaiting with interest the development of the French political situation, and when we know what happens there it will be possible for me to deal with a question of this character.