Mr. H. Wilson:

Is the Prime Minister aware that my hon. Friends and I were prepared to take part in any tributes to Mr. Nehru that could have been arranged in this House? Although one is often wise in following precedents from the past, this House must have the right to create precedents when that seems to be justified. Is the right hon. Gentleman aware, however, that many will feel that the national acts of tribute last night, in which leaders of all parties took part, together with other speakers, will be regarded as speaking for this House and the entire nation? Whatever may have happened last week, and with regard to the future, will the right hon. Gentleman also take it from us that we think it would be right to have talks, so that on a future occasion—although nothing can be done about this one—the House would be prepared to act in accordance with what I am sure would be the feelings of all Members?