HC Deb 29 March 1961 vol 637 c133W
53. Mr. Shinwell

asked the Minister of Defence what was the nature of his conversations with defence Ministers in the United States; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Watkinson

The purpose of my visit was to enable Mr. McNamara and myself to become acquainted and to discuss subjects of mutual interest. Our discussions ranged widely in the defence field and I found the exchange of views most encouraging and rewarding.