§ Mr. Pilkingtonasked the Prime Minister whether, since the offer on the 15th April of the President of the United States to initiate discussions for improving international trade proved in acceptable to the rulers of Germany and Italy after their refusal to promise not to attack their neighbours, he will suggest to the United States Government the summoning of a conference to promote the economic ends suggested in the President's message, in which all nations willing to give adequate 39W guarantees of non-aggression may participate for their mutual benefit and prosperity; and whether for this purpose he will propose the immediate formation of a joint Anglo-American committee for preparing the nature and framework of such a conference?
§ Mr. ButlerIf His Majesty's Government see any useful opportunity of taking the initiative in the sense desired by my hon. Friend they will do so. Meanwhile their attitude in this matter is well known to other Governments.