§ 46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister if he has any information as to when the Assembly of 1219 the League of Nations will be called; what is the cause of the delay; and what is the attitude of His Majesty's representative on the Council of the League towards this question?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo, Sir, but I understand that the subject is likely to be raised at the Council Meeting of the League which will take place next month at Rome. As the States invited to adhere to the League did not have to notify their decision till the 10th March last, and as some Members of the Assembly will have to come great distances to the meeting, it appears hardly likely for the meeting to be held before next autumn.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIf these members are a great distance away, is not that the more reason why they should be summoned early? What is the actual cause of the delay?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI am not responsible for the delay. I have told the hon. Member that the subject is coming up for the next agenda of the Council.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYI asked for information. May I be informed as to the cause of the delay? Surely the Government have that information. I did not suppose the right hon. Gentleman was responsible.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI must have notice of the question, if I am to get the information.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIt is in the question.