HC Deb 08 May 1956 vol 552 c1008
45. Mr. Collins

asked the Prime Minister if he will make an official visit to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics before the end of 1956.

The Prime Minister (Sir Anthony Eden)

Although I was glad to accept an invitation to visit Moscow, it is not possible to fix a date yet.

Mr. Collins

Cannot the Prime Minister say whether it will be this year, next year or merely some time? Would he agree that the great advantage of the recent talks is that they left little room for misunderstanding; and on this foundation would the Prime Minister not make the visit as early as possible in the hope of reaching concrete agreements?

The Prime Minister

I am sure that there is no room for misunderstanding at all between our Soviet guests and ourselves; they understood my position entirely. When something has been arranged, an announcement will be made.