§ Mr. Draysonasked the Prime Minister (1) whether it is his intention to discuss the question of German reunification with the Government of Poland;
(2) whether he proposes to discuss with the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics the decision reached between the French Government and the United Kingdom Government on the subject of German reunification.
§ The Prime MinisterThe reunification of Germany is primarily the responsibility of Britain, the United States, France and the Soviet Union, the four Powers to whom Germany surrendered in 1945. When it seems useful and appropriate, however, Her Majesty's Government are prepared to exchange views on this subject with other Governments, including the Polish Government, which have a close interest in matters affecting Germany.
No decision on the subject of German reunification has been reached with the French Government. As was stated in the communiqué published after my recent visit to Bonn, I agreed with Chancellor Erhard that our two Governments should consider, jointly with their French and American allies, how progress towards reunification might most effectively be made by means of renewed proposals to the Soviet Government. Discussions to this end are proceeding.