§ Mr. Granvilleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what machinery exists for regular consultation between the United Nations on immediate policy affecting Greece; so, whether such machinery was used for securing an agreed policy in that sphere of operations.
§ Mr. George HallThe machinery for regular consultation between the United Nations is that provided by the normal diplomatic channels and by the periodical meetings which have been held between the heads of States and Foreign Secretaries, particularly those of the three Great Allies. As the Prime Minister explained in his statement on 8th December, the decision to send British troops to Greece was reached after consultation with the United States Government, and the necessary orders were issued to General Wilson, the Supreme Allied Commander in the Mediterranean, by the Combined Chiefs of Staff. The Soviet Government were also informed of this decision before any British troops were despatched to Greece. Both the United States and Soviet Governments have agreed that Greece falls primarily within the British military sphere.