HC Deb 18 October 1944 vol 403 c2390W
Mr. Gallacher

asked the Prime Minister what steps are being taken to carry out to the full the intention stated at Hyde Park by himself and President Roosevelt of putting the full resources of Italy and the Italian people into the struggle to defeat Germany and Japan.

Mr. Attlee

The Hyde Park statement referred to the dispatch of civilian supplies to Italy, the reconstruction of Italian economy and assistance in the restoration of such power and communications systems as enter into the war situation. The implementation of the broad policy thus laid down falls, of course, to the authorities in Italy charged with the execution of Allied policy generally.

Mr. Gallacher

asked the Prime Minister whether Lend-Lease is being applied to Italy to enable that country to increase its war effort.

Mr. Attlee

No, Sir. I understand that Lend-Lease facilities have not been extended to Italy.