HC Deb 25 April 1961 vol 639 cc231-2
41. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Prime Minister whether he is in a position to make a statement on his visit to the United States of America.

The Prime Minister

I do not feel able to make any statement enlarging upon the joint communiqué issued by President Kennedy and myself after our meeting in the United States and what I said in the House on my return on 13th April.

I have answered a number of Questions arising out of points mentioned in the communiqué, but I do not think it would be proper to go beyond this.

Mr. Donnelly

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there has been a curious dearth of information about his activities since his return and that this is not really up to his established reputation as a publicist? Can he tell us whether he is suffering from shock, or is merely tired?

Mr. Nabarro

Very poor.

The Prime Minister

It is in accordance with the rules of these meetings, of which a great number take place—and very sensible it is—that communiqués are issued and statements may be made relating to or explaining the communiqués, but not statements at large.