§ Major Bramallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will now make a further statement concerning an agreement with the U.S. authorities on the maintenance of the children of U.S Servicemen.
§ Mr. MayhewMy hon. and gallant Friend will be aware from my right hon. Friend's reply to his Question of 2nd August that informal discussions have been in progress with the United States authorities with the object of getting this matter settled on satisfactory lines. It will be appreciated, however, that it presents difficulties for the United States authorities and that it may take some time before their final views are received. His Majesty's Government are giving their earnest and constant attention to this question, to which they attach great importance, and a statement will be made as soon as there are any new developments to report.