London, June 1.
Mr, Anthony Eden, former For~ eign' Secretary now' retired from State affairs, was allegedly approach over. the past week-end by the Prime Minister. Mtr. Neville Chamberlain, himself on the possibility of returning to the Government. It is Tearnt. from reliable quarters that Mr, Chamberlain offered Mr. Eden the portfolio of the Ministry of Supplies.
Mr. Eden, however, declined this offer, the same citoles continue. and Said he would only accept to partly tipate in "an enlarged Goverment neluding Conservative and Labourite representation."
The week-end parleys were arranged by the Conservative Whip, ipl. H. David, Margesson.
"fne Prime Minister insisted that Mr. Ben's return would improve the Conservatives' position in, industrial Centres where the Trade Unions have Shattered their position, although they still remain strong in rural dis-{ricls, reports coneludle—Havas.
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