HC Deb 29 January 1957 vol 563 cc141-2W
49. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Prime Minister whether he and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs will consult with the Leader of the Opposition in order to formulate jointly with the Opposition this country's foreign policy.

The Prime Minister

It is the duty of the Government in formulating their foreign policy to take into account the state of public opinion in the country as a whole. But it is not always practicable to proceed in formal consultation with the Opposition in this House.