§ 3. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reply he has made to the proposal of the Polish Government to prevent the spread of the nuclear arms race to Central Europe.
§ Commander NobleThe suggestion originally made by the Polish Government in the United Nations General Assembly for the creation of a nuclear-free zone in Central Europe was included in the various proposals made by Mr. Bulganin in his letter of 11th December to the Prime Minister. As the Prime Minister stated in his reply to this letter, the proposal is being studied, and the Polish Government have been so informed.
§ Mr. SwinglerIs not this one of the most hopeful proposals which have been made in these discussions so far, in that it might well benefit both sides? As this approach was made direct by the Polish Government to a number of Western Governments, will not Her Majesty's Government immediately indicate on this proposal their willingness to enter into discussions?
§ Commander NobleAs I have said, this was put forward in the United Nations, and, as the Prime Minister said, the matter is being studied.