§ 18. Mr. LEES-SMITHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any proposal or suggestion in the direction of peace negotiations from any person or persons acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of any enemy Power has recently been received or discussed by any of the Allies?
Mr. BALFOURNo one with authority to act on behalf of any enemy Power has recently made proposals or suggestions to His Majesty's Government in the direction of peace negotiations, nor have we received any communication from Allied Governments to the effect that such proposals or suggestions have been made to them.
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHWere proposals of an unofficial character discussed at the Conference held not long ago at Versailles?