50. Sir F. HALLasked whether the British Government are pledged to support the Resolutions of the Paris Conference of the Allies with respect to the economic policy to be pursued towards enemy countries after the conclusion of the War; and, if so, whether the Government will see that such pledges are carried out in their entirety or whether, on the other hand, there has been any alteration in the policy of the Government in this respect?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWHis Majesty's Government informed the French Government officially in July, 1916, that they approved the Resolutions of the Paris Economic Conference. There has been no change in the general policy of His Majesty's Government in regard to the subjects considered by the Paris Conference.
§ Mr. DENMANAre not those Resolutions entirely contrary to the declared policy of the United States?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAs far as I know, they are not contrary to the declared policy of the United States, but the answer which I have given holds good. There has been no change in the policy of His Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. PRINGLEHave the United States been asked to accede to these Resolutions?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo; they have not.