asked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to issue a white paper dealing with the negotiations for a treaty between His Majesty's Government and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics prior to the breakdown of same; and whether he will issue such Paper at an early date?

I regret that I am not yet in a position to give a definite date for the issue of this Paper.

Can the Prime Minister say what is delaying the issue of the white paper, in view of the general public interest?

Yes, Sir. The Paper has required a good deal of preparation, and other Governments have to be consulted.

Is the Prime Minister in a position to promise us an early issue of the white paper?

I said that I was not able to fix a definite date. We are doing all we can to facilitate publication.

Can the Prime Minister give an assurance that the delay is not being caused by the fact that the documents are being edited in any way, and that the full facts will be given?

That is so.

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of her unprovoked aggression on Finland, His Majesty's Government will now break off relations with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?

The decision whether or not to break off relations with the Soviet Government is one that would require most careful consideration in all its aspects, and is not to be dealt with satisfactorily by means of Question and Answer.

Would not the course suggested be logically and morally right, and is it not likely to be politically sound, as giving encouragement to some of the wavering neutrals?