HC Deb 01 July 1935 vol 303 c1503
2. Mr. COCKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the view of His Majesty's Government that a Western air pact should only be definitely concluded as a part of the general agreement laid down in the declaration of 3rd February?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Samuel Hoare)

I have nothing to add to the statement made by my predecessor on this subject in the course of the Debate in the House on the 31st May.

Mr. COCKS

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any intimation from any foreign Government to the effect that a Western air pact should not be concluded except as part of a general agreement, and is he aware that the effect of such an action would be to safeguard Germany in the west in the event of war in the east and south?

Sir S. HOARE

The hon. Member had better put that question down; it does not arise out of this answer.