§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Prime Minister whether he will acquaint the House of the reasons for going outside the Diplomatic Corps in the selection of an Ambassador to the United States of America?
§ The Prime MinisterThe selection for the post of Ambassador at Washington of a person distinguished in public life who is not a member of His Majesty's Diplomatic Service is no innovation and the present appointment will, I am sure, prove no less beneficial to British interests than similar notably successful appointments in the past.