§ Q15. Mr. Rankinasked the Prime Minister, in pursuance of Her Majesty's Government's initiative to seek peace in Vietnam, if he will now seek discussions with President Johnson with a view to securing his agreement not to resume the bombing of Vietnam in the interests of world peace.
§ The Prime MinisterI have been in constant touch with President Johnson throughout and, as the House will know, following the North Vietnamese refusal to negotiate during the 37 days of the bombing pause, the President decided to resume the bombing of North Vietnam.