§ 57. Mr. SHINWELLasked the Prime Minister whether the Government have recently considered any proposals which could be presented to the League of Nations as a contribution to world peace; and what these proposals are?
§ The PRIME MINISTERHis Majesty's Government are always anxious to render more effective the existing system for the preservation of peace, and certain suggestions to that end are included in the proposals contained in the White Paper which was issued on 19th March.
§ Mr. SHINWELLDo we understand that the proposals in the White Paper are the sole contribution the Government have to make to world peace?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe contribution any Government can make in these times, of course, must necessarily be altered by the rapidly changing circumstances of the moment. Probably the greatest contribution we can make is to try and bring ourselves and France and Germany into consultation together, to see what we can do for peace and disarmament.
§ Mr. SHINWELLIs it not extremely desirable that the Government should, in the frankest possible fashion, state in precise form what the views are in relation to the peace of the world; and is it not also desirable that the Government should acquaint this House with what those proposals are?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI do not know that that would necessarily expedite world disarmament.
§ Mr. LENNOX-BOYDMay I ask the Prime Minister—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member had better put his question on the Paper, as we have.125 questions to deal with to-day.