§ 45. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether, in case reservations to the Peace Treaty are carried in the Senate of the United States of America, the Treaty will be redrafted; and, in that case, will the House of Commons be given an opportunity of debating any alterations?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThis question is hypothetical, and therefore I cannot answer it.
§ Mr. HOGGECan the right hon. Gentleman say whether our approval is contingent on the approval of the American Senate?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI would rather have notice of any question on this subject. I think the House realises that ratification becomes effective as soon as it has been agreed to by three Great Powers.
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYMay we take it that the Government have considered the course they would adopt in the event of the United States making reservations?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI think the attitude of the Government and of the House of Commons was made perfectly plain in the discussion.