§ Mr. SpeakerI have received the following telegram from the President of the Belgian House of Representatives:
The terrible tragedy at Aberfan, which has brought death to so many young and innocent victims, profoundly moves the people of Belgium, whose friendship for the United Kingdom has made them feel even more the extent of the great disaster which has struck Britain, and in particular Wales. In the name of the House of Representatives, I send my deep condolences to the House of Commons and express to the families of the victims our profound and sorrowful sympathy. (Signed) A. van Acker, President of the House of Representatives.The House will wish me to convey to the President our deep appreciation of this kind message of sympathy, which I shall place in the Library.