§ Mr. Platts-Millsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reply he has made to the note of protest from the Soviet Government complaining that the inclusion of Italy in the Atlantic Pact and the Italian request to the United States for aid in increasing the Italian armed forces and in expanding Italian military production, are violations of the Peace Treaty concluded with Italy by the Allies.
§ Mr. MayhewHis Majesty's Government replied to the Soviet Ambassador's letter of 19th July on 2nd August, and the text of the reply was given to the Press on the same day. The reply made it clear that the charges made by the Soviet Government were without foundation.