§ 46. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Prime Minister the subjects he recently discussed with the Prime Minister of Japan.
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer the hon. Member to the joint communiqué issued at the end of the visit.
§ Mr. HughesCould the Prime Minister say whether the Japanese Prime Minister explained to him that his Government would not manufacture or buy nuclear arms? Is it not a fact that the Japanese Prime Minister came into the conference naked, and seems to have been negotiating very successfully without the H-bomb? Could the Prime Minister also explain why Japan, without spending enormous sums on H-bombs and armaments, is successfully competing and driving us out of the world markets?
§ The Prime MinisterWith regard to the first part of the supplementary question, I hardly like to interfere in any way between the hon. Gentleman and the right hon. Member for Ebbw Vale (Mr. Bevan). The question of disarmament was not discussed with the Japanese Prime Minister. The subjects which were laid down are shown in the communiqué.