HC Deb 18 September 1914 vol 66 cc1009-10
2. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government of Belgium participated in or was informed of the consultations which he authorised between the military experts of Great Britain and those of France prior to the war?

Mr. ACLAND

Neither the Belgian Government, nor their military authorities, took part in or were informed of any consultations of the nature referred to, before the outbreak of war.