§ 46. Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Prime Minister what are the instructions and powers of British representatives on the Permanent Advisory Commission for military, naval and air questions set up by the League of Nations; and whether they are authorised to communicate to other nations the military, naval and air secrets of this country?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo instructions have as yet been issued to the British representatives on the Permanent Advisory Commission constituted for the purpose defined in Article 9 of the covenant. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.
§ Captain W. BENNAre our representatives on the International Armaments Commission not authorised to communicate freely to other nations our own military and naval resources, as pledged under the covenant?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWFreely, but not to give away secrets.