HC Deb 26 February 1963 vol 672 cc1077-8
Q1. Mr. Ginsburg

asked the Prime Minister if he will take the initiative to convene a Western summit conference covering economic and political affairs between himself, President Kennedy and President de Gaulle.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Harold Macmillan)

No, Sir. I do not think this is the best way of proceeding at the present time.

Mr. Ginsburg

Would the Prime Minister confirm a recent statement of the British Ambassador in the United States that it is the intention of the President and the Prime Minister to meet to discuss new developments in Europe? If so, would it not be more realistic to proceed with the meeting with the French President present?

The Prime Minister

I do not know. No such meeting has been arranged, but I will bear what the hon. Member says in mind.