HC Deb 04 March 1920 vol 126 cc635-6
60. Sir F. HALL

asked when it is proposed to put in force the Paris Economic Resolutions which were urged upon the acceptance of this House by his predecessor?

The PRIME MINISTER

Effect has already been given to many of these Resolutions, but the conditions prevailing at the end of the War differed so widely from those in which the Resolutions were arrived at, that His Majesty's Government have not regarded themselves as bound to give effect to them in detail. What further action, if any, is taken by His Majesty's Government will depend on the course of events.

Sir F. HALL

Do the Government still adhere to the principle laid down by the Government during the War to the effect that the Paris resolutions were necessary to secure to the Allies true, well-grounded and lasting independence?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member must hand that question in.

Sir F. HALL

Surely that is a reasonable supplementary question.

Mr. SPEAKER

It is not unreasonable to ask the hon. Member to put it on the Paper and hand it in at the Table.