HC Deb 20 June 1911 vol 27 cc131-2
Mr. HUNT

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the fact that the United States have decided this year to give up their naval manœuvres on the Great Lakes, he can now see his way to requesting the United States to withdraw their warships from the Great Lakes, in order that they may no longer continue to break the Arbitration Treaty already existing with this country?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Edward Grey)

No Arbitration Treaty has been broken, and the answer to the hon. Member's question is in the negative.

Mr. HUNT

Is it not a fact that the United States has broken treaties as regards the Great Lakes?

Sir E. GREY

The hon. Gentleman's question referred to arbitration treaties; no Arbitration Treaty has been broken.

Mr. HUNT

Will the right hon. Gentleman deny that a treaty has been broken? Anyhow, what is the use of getting further treaties—

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Gentleman is arguing the question.