§ 46. Mr. AUBREY HERBERTasked the Prime Minister whether it is possible to arrange for the assembly of the League of Nations at an earlier date than 7th November?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Council of the League at the recent meeting in Rome decided to invite President Wilson to call the first meeting of the Assembly in November, and I am aware of no reason why that decision should be modified.
§ Captain W. BENNWhat is the need for the delay from now until November?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe date was fixed by the Council of the League.
§ Captain BENNDid our representatives accede or protest, and ask for an earlier meeting?
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that a more appropriate date for the meeting of the League would be the 5th November?