HC Deb 21 November 1957 vol 578 cc565-6
49. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Prime Minister, in view of the official protest by the French Government to Her Majesty's Government regarding delivery of arms to Tunisia, if he will consider inviting M. Gaillard to this country to discuss the various points of disagreement between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of the French Republic.

The Prime Minister

With permission. I will answer this Question at the end of Questions.

At the end of Questions:

The Prime Minister

With permission, I will now answer Question No. 49.

In the light of recent developments in North Africa and the coming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting, I have accepted an invitation to visit Paris on 25th November to discuss with the French Prime Minister matters of common interest to our two Governments. I will be accompanied by my right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary.