§ 44. Mr. Healeyasked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his official conversations with President de Gaulle.
§ The Prime MinisterMy conversations with General de Gaulle might be described as "personal" rather than "official". We exchanged views on the many problems facing us both, and I feel the conversations were most valuable. But the House will not expect me to give details.
§ Mr. HealeyCan the Prime Minister say whether, as a result of these personal conversations, it was agreed that any official steps should be taken to reconcile British and French policies on the wide range of issues on which they exist and particularly on the question of an atomic test ban and on reconciliation between the Six and the Seven?
§ The Prime MinisterOf course, many matters were discussed between us. The House must judge what was their range. I must, however, ask again that either this form of discussions must cease or we must abide honourably by our undertakings not to issue communiqués about them.