§ 41. Mr. Mayhewasked the Prime Minister what progress has bean made with his proposals for technical studies of the problem of disarmament; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterAt this stage I have nothing to add to what I told the House in reply to Questions on 17th November.
§ Mr. MayhewIn view of the rather disappointing reaction to the Prime Minister's proposals, may I ask him whether he has discussed with one or two leading uncommitted countries the possibility of presenting his proposals again in a slightly different form?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. This matter is now under discussion in the United Nations. I am still hopeful that we shall get a favourable reaction to the proposals which I made.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerWill the right hon. Gentleman instruct his experts to prepare detailed plans on disarmament matters for submission to whatever committee of experts may be set up?
§ The Prime MinisterI will certainly consider that.