asked the Prime Minister whether he can make a statement on the forthcoming visit of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and himself to Paris at the invitation of the French Government?

My Noble Friend and I have accepted with great pleasure the very kind invitation of the French Government to visit Parish from 23rd-25th November. We shall hope to take advantage of the opportunity thus offered to review the international situation, in the light of recent events, with Members of the French Government.

In view of the great importance of the conversations that are to take place in Paris, will not the Prime Minister give to the House a general outline of the subjects he proposes to discuss?

I hardly think that that would be in the public interest.

Will the Government's Chief Diplomatic Advisor accompany the Ministers on that occasion?

No, Sir.

Will any expert from the Foreign Office accompany the Prime Minister, or, perhaps, Sir Horace Wilson?

:Will the colonial question be discussed during this visit to Paris?