§ 45. Lord ROBERT CECILasked the Prime Minister whether the Council of the League of Nations has been summoned at the instance of the Persian Government; if so, when and for what purpose; and whether the British Government will take the opportunity of bringing before the Council the other dangers and difficulties which are disturbing the peace of Central Europe?
§ 50. Captain WEDGWOOD BENNasked the Lord Privy Seal whether a special meeting of the League of Nations Council will be summoned to consider the question in dispute between Russia and Persia?
§ The PRIME MINISTERA special meeting has been summoned to be held in London on 14th June, in consequence of an application from the Persian Government under Act 11 of the Covenant. The object of the meeting is to consider the situation created by the Bolshevist occupation of Enseli. I have no doubt that the opportunity will be taken to consider the other dangers and difficulties referred to by my Noble Friend.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the whole question of British relationship with Persia will be discussed by the Council at the same time?
§ The PRIME MINISTERindicated dissent.
§ Lord R. CECILWill the right hon. Gentleman carefully consider—I do not ask for an answer at the moment—whether at this Council the British Government might not be represented by the Prime Minister?
§ The PRIME MINISTERindicated assent.