§ 36. Major ENTWISTLEasked the Prime Minister whether he can state the names of the British representatives to the assembly of the League of Nations; and whether the names will be submitted to Parliament for approval?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI hope to be able to give the names of the representatives on Thursday.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs it proposed to submit the names of the members to the House, or is it purely a Government appointment.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe names will be announced to the House. Of course they are appointed by the Government in the usual way.
§ Mr. BILLINGWill an opportunity be given to debate the names before the appointments are definitely made?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI should be very much surprised if the House desired it. I see no possibility of giving time for it.
§ Mr. A. WILLIAMSWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the promise given to appoint a representative of the minority in this House?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAS a matter of fact it is common knowledge—and it has been stated in the Press—that my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister did invite Lord Grey to be one of the delegates, but for personal reasons he was unable to accept.