§ 45. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Prime Minister what steps he has taken since last June to bring about a meeting between himself and Mr. Chou En-lai, of China; and with what result.
§ The Prime Minister (Sir Winston Churchill)Sir, I have not taken any steps.
§ Mr. HughesDoes the Prime Minister not realise that it would be helpful to international relations to take such steps, 210 and to indicate the circumstances in which he thinks such a meeting would be propitious?
§ The Prime MinisterI do not think I had better try to add to my answer.
§ Mr. HughesOn a point of order. I hereby give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment at the earliest opportunity.