§ 60. Mr. Draysonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in what circumstances a confidential document written by him to the British Ambassador in Rome was published in an American magazine recently.
§ Mr. MayhewMy right hon. Friend cannot accept responsibility for the recent article in the American magazine "Newsweek" which purported to reproduce his views on Anglo-Italian relations. I am glad to be able to say that the Italian Government have informed me that they regard the incident as being of no consequence and that they do not intend to allow it to affect the continued improvement of Anglo-Italian relations. I have informed the Italian Government that His Majesty's Government fully reciprocate these sentiments, which, indeed, reflect their own attitude.