§ 45. Lieut.-Commander KENW0RTHYasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the numerous statements on the Continent that promises of support were given by certain representatives of His Majesty's Government in Germany to the instigators of the Kapp military coup, and in particular to the statements of Count Reventlow to that effect; whether, in view of these statements and the consequent uneasiness in France, he can give a denial to them; and when the Government intend to give an explanation of their recent policy towards Germany to the House of Commons?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe reports referred to are without any foundation whatever, and His Majesty's Government would view with disfavour any attempt to re-establish a militarist regime in Germany. With regard to the last part of the question, I can add nothing to the statements already made in the House.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYMay I ask, with reference to the last part of the question, whether he will give an undertaking that an opportunity will be given by the Government to discuss this matter as soon as some decision has been come to at San Remo on this very important subject?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI do not know exactly what subject the hon. and gallant Gentleman means. If he refers to the exchange of Notes between His Majesty's Government and the French Government, I think it is possible that the Government and the House too might agree that it is better it should not be discussed.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYAre we to take it from that that we are to have no opportunity at all to discuss this matter?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have already explained many times to the House that it rests with the House, and so far I have found the House agrees with the Government in the matter.