Teheran and Yalta Decisions (Publication)

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Mehefin 1945.

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Photo of Mr Richard Stokes Mr Richard Stokes , Ipswich 12:00, 5 Mehefin 1945

asked the Prime Minister whether he will publish as a White Paper the full decisions arrived at both at Teheran and Yalta with regard to the readjustment of territory in Europe, the treatment of enemy peoples, the reparations to be made by enemy countries and the zones of influence allocated to each of the Great Powers, as also any decisions with regard to the use of slave labour for reparations purposes.

Photo of Mr Richard Stokes Mr Richard Stokes , Ipswich

Does the Prime Minister recollect the categorical statement made in this House by the Foreign Secretary that no secret engagements of any kind have been entered into; and if that is so, will he tell the House what is the objection to publishing the information now?

Photo of Mr Winston Churchill Mr Winston Churchill , Epping

I do not think it would be a good thing.

Photo of Mr David Kirkwood Mr David Kirkwood , Dumbarton District of Burghs

The right hon. Gentleman is not giving very much away.