HC Deb 14 November 1917 vol 99 cc361-2
15. Mr. TREVELYAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether M. Ribot, as stated by M. Briand, communicated the German peace offer made through M. Briand to the British Foreign Secretary; and whether, in refusing to consider it, the Foreign Secretary consulted the other Allied Governments?

Mr. BALFOUR

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies which I gave on this subject on Monday. To those I have nothing to add, but the hon. Member must not, therefore, assume that there is any foundation for the implication contained in the second part of the question.

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