asked the Prime Minister what recent consultations he has had with President Kennedy about plans to deal with the Berlin situation; and whether he will keep the House informed of all developments in this respect.

As was recorded in the joint communiqué, President Kennedy and I discussed this question when he was here in June. We are in continuous touch with the United States Government about it through the diplomatic channel. As I have informed the House before, these discussions are confidential and it would not be in the public interest for me to make a detailed statement about them.