HC Deb 22 June 1920 vol 130 c1997
56. Captain W. BENN

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he can now make a statement about the Government's sale of munitions of war to Foreign Governments; and whether particulars of such transactions will be communicated to the Disarmament Commission set up by the League of Nations?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I am not in a position to add anything to replies given to similar questions on the 5th of May and the 17th of June. As regards the last part of the question, there is, I think, no provision in the Peace Treaty that details of this nature should be furnished to the League of Nations.

Captain BENN

When will the right hon. Gentleman be able to make a full statement as to the disposal of the munitions to foreign countries?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I am getting the particulars, but I think my hon. Friend will agree that it would be undesirable to publish them while negotiations are still going on.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

What negotiations?

Mr. BONAR LAW

For the sale of them