§ 46. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Prime Minister if he will place in the Library the full text of his recent speech to the representatives of the United States Press in London.
§ The Prime MinisterI have not made any speech recently to representatives of the United States Press in London.
§ Mr. ThomsonCan the Prime Minister, therefore, deny the story that appeared in an article in the British Press that he told American correspondents that he considered himself practically a Socialist?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir, but I am slightly amused by the fact that during the early part of my life I was accused of leaning too much to the Left. I have seen recently accusations that I have leaned to the Right. I propose, as I have always, to follow the middle way.
Mr. H. WilsonWill not the Prime Minister, in our interest if not in his, utterly repudiate this suggestion?
§ The Prime MinisterI understand from recent events that hon. and right hon. Members opposite are anxious to get allies from wherever they can.