§ Mr. J. Beattieasked the Prime Minister whether the other members of the British Commonwealth of Nations were consulted prior to the action of the United States Government in presenting demands to the Government of Eire, which is still regarded as a member of the Commonwealth; and whether he will 1253W now give an assurance that in future no outside Power, however friendly, will be permitted to take such action without reference to the views of the other members of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is clear from the public statements which have been made on behalf of British Commonwealth Governments that they are in full agreement with the United States approach in this matter.