HC Deb 24 October 1961 vol 646 c742
Q2. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement regarding the communications he has sent the Prime Minister of India on the United Nations action in Katanga.

The Prime Minister

I am in regular consultation with Commonwealth Prime Ministers over major international issues. It is our custom not to divulge the contents of confidential exchanges.

Mr. Donnelly

Is the Prime Minister aware that we are still no wiser, either from his Answer or from his speech, as to how to eliminate rumours getting abroad that this Government have been engaged in sabotaging the United Nations action in the Congo? Is this another illustration of the right hon. Gentleman's highly personalised views on the Press?

The Prime Minister

No, Sir. I think that this matter was dealt with at some length in the debate.