§ 41. Mr. Healeyasked the Prime Minister whether he will now publish a full account of the official conversations which took place in April, 1956, between Sir Anthony Eden, Mr. Khrushchev and Mr. Bulganin concerning the situation in the Middle East.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. A statement on the discussions, agreed by Sir Anthony Eden and Mr. Bulganin, was published as a White Paper in April, 1956.
§ Mr. HealeyIs the Prime Minister aware that Mr. Khrushchev has recently given an account of these conversations which reflects on the honour as well as the wisdom of Her Majesty's present advisers, and which deserves correction if it is wrong? In particular, can the Prime Minister say whether there is any truth in Mr. Khrushchev's odious suggestion that during the Suez operation he was approached by Western representatives, who offered Russia a free hand in Hungary in return for a free hand in the Suez?
§ The Prime MinisterIt would be a very great error for me to publish anything other than what was agreed between the two principals. We should keep to our side of the bargain, at any rate. As for all these statements, as the hon. Member knows, they have no foundation.