§ Mr. DAVID MASONI beg to ask the Prime Minister a question of which I have given private notice, namely: Whether His Majesty's Government have any statement, to make with regard to the war which has broken out between the United States of America and Mexico; whether it is not possible for this country in the interests of humanity, and having regard to the large interests which Great Britain has in Mexico, to offer its good offices in accordance with The Hague Tribunal to bring about an early termination of hostilities?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have had very short notice of this question, and in view of the importance of the matter raised, I must ask my hon. Friend to put it on the Paper for next week. Perhaps the Foreign Secretary will be back, if my hon. Friend will put the question down for Tuesday.
§ Mr. D. MASONArising out of that answer, for which I thank the right hon. Gentleman, may I ask whether His 1115 Majesty's Government are keeping in mind the fact that, according to Article III. of the Convention, other Powers may, of their own initiative, offer their good offices after hostilities have commenced, and that such action would not be considered as an unfriendly act?
§ The PRIME MINISTERHis Majesty's Government are most carefully watching the situation.
§ Mr. D. MASONThank you.