HC Deb 23 July 1951 vol 491 cc10-1W
56. Mr. Macdonald

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when it is anticipated that a Peace Treaty with Austria will be signed.

Mr. Younger

Although His Majesty's Government, together with the French and American Governments, have pressed for the conclusion of the Treaty for the Re-establishment of an Independent and Democratic Austria, I regret that the attitude of the Soviet Government makes it impossible for me to give any indication of when it is likely to be completed and ready for signature.