COUNCIL OF EUROPE FORMED

Mr. Bevin presided over a conference at St. James's Palace to establish a Council of Europe. Delegates from ten nations attended. The Foreign Secretary welcomed the European delegates. The final session saw the signing of a statute by representatives from France, Italy, and Ireland, marking a significant step towards European unity. Mr. Bevin expressed satisfaction with the progress.

Who presided over the conference at St. James's Palace?

• Monsieur Schuman

• Signor Sforza

• Mr. McBride

• Mr. Bevin

How many nations were represented at the conference?

• Five

• Fifteen

• Twenty

• Ten

Which country's Foreign Minister signed the statute on behalf of France?

• Signor Sforza

• Mr. Bevin

• Mr. McBride

• Monsieur Schuman

What was the significance of the statute signed at the conference?

• It was a trade agreement.

• It was a step towards European unity.

• It was a peace treaty.

• It marked the end of the conference.

Who expressed satisfaction with the signing of the statute?

• Signor Sforza

• Mr. McBride

• Mr. Bevin

• Monsieur Schuman