§ 27. Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what proposals he intends to make either with the United Kingdom's partners in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or unilaterally for the normalisation of relations between Great Britain and the German Democratic Republic.
§ Mr. MulleyNone, Sir.
§ Mrs. ShortDoes not my right hon. Friend think that it is stupid that we should connive at this position so long after the end of the war? Is he aware that some of his right hon. Friends, at least, are trying to normalise our relations with the G.D.R. in regard to trade, much to our advantage? Is he further aware of statements made by the S.P.D.? Will he now look at the whole question, and take an initiative to secure peace and a reduction of tension in Western Europe?
§ Mr. MulleyI agree that it is very unsatisfactory that so long after the war 24 there has not been a peace treaty for Germany, but with a policy which is that of the three Governments concerned, one can only consider that the final boundaries of Germany would be those determined by a peace treaty. I understand from the statements of Herr Brandt and the German Government that that is a view they share.