HC Deb 16 February 1931 vol 248 cc856-7
17. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now make a statement as to the further steps that have been taken in relation to the outstanding differences left by the London Naval Treaty?

20. Captain EDEN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can give any information as to the negotiations of Mr. Craigie with the French Government?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

I would refer the hon. Members to the reply given on 28th January to the hon. and gallant Member for Lewes (Rear-Admiral Beamish) to which I have nothing to add.

Sir K. WOOD

Does the right hon. Gentleman propose to make any statement directly any agreement has been reached?

Mr. HENDERSON

I will wait and see the result of the negotiations.

Captain EDEN

Is the right hon. Gentleman inviting the co-operation of the other signatories to the Treaty in these negotiations?

Mr. HENDERSON

I have already answered that question; that information is being conveyed officially.

Captain EDEN

I am asking if he proposes to invite their co-operation?

Mr. HENDERSON

I cannot say until I see how the negotiations terminate—[HON. MEMBERS: "That will be too late."]