§ Q12. Mr. Carmichaelasked the Prime Minister what discussions have taken place or are planned between Her Majesty's Government and the Governments of the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist 193W Republics with the object of having the emergency telecommunication line linking the White House and the Kremlin extended to Downing Street.
§ The Prime MinisterThe direct link between Washington and Moscow provides a reliable line of communication between East and West in an emergency. I already have effective direct communications with President Johnson. I will keep the possibility of a further extension of these arrangements under review.