Mr Reginald Fletcher
, Nuneaton
asked the Prime Minister what recent communications have taken place with the Italian Government regarding matters concerned with the administration of the Suez Canal; and whether these will be discussed during the forthcoming visit to Rome?
Mr Neville Chamberlain
, Birmingham, Edgbaston
No such communications have taken place. As I have already said, I am not prepared to make any statement regarding the matters which may be discussed during my visit to Rome.
Mr Reginald Fletcher
, Nuneaton
Will the right hon. Gentleman give an undertaking that he will agree to no changes in the administration of the Suez Canal except after consultation with the French Government and after debate in this House?
Mr Neville Chamberlain
, Birmingham, Edgbaston
I do not think I am called upon to give any such undertakings. It would be a natural thing to consult the French Government if any such proposals were made.
Mr Reginald Fletcher
, Nuneaton
After debate in this House?