§ 46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government has been officially informed of the terms of the recently concluded Franco - Belgian military treaty; and whether His Majesty's Government was consulted with regard to this treaty?
§ Sir A. BENNBefore the right hon. Gentleman replies, may I ask whether any treaty can be concluded between France and Belgium prior to it being brought before the Parliaments of those countries; and if, under those circumstances, it is advisable for any foreign and friendly Power to criticise their action?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI can only say that I am sure it is not advisable to criticise their action, but I am able to answer the 1550 question without doing so. The answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYMay I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman considers that a question asking about the terms of this Treaty, or His Majesty's Government's knowledge of it, is in any way criticising friendly Powers?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI do not think I am called upon to express an opinion.