30. Major C. LOWTHERasked the Prime Minister whether the Government has received a note from the Government of the United States of America affirming that America is not bound by any decision contained in the Treaty of Versailles or adopted by the Supreme Council of the League of Nations; whether he is aware that such an affirmation implies that nothing that has been concluded in Europe since 1918 is in any way binding on America; and, if so, what action he proposes to take?
§ The PRIME MINISTERSince this question was put down, the text of the note has been communicated to the Press by the United States Government. The note is engaging the earnest attention of His Majesty's Government.
34. Sir J. D. REESasked the Prime Minister whether an official intimation has been received to the effect that the United States of America will not join the League of Nations but that the United States Government will take steps with a view to the ultimate realisation of the formation of an association of nations based on an international tribunal for the settlement of all justiciable questions; and, if so, whether such intimation will result.in any change of policy on the part of His Majesty's Government towards the existing League of Nations?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo official intimation to this effect has been received from the United States Government.
Sir J. D. REESMay I ask whether a league which excludes the greater part of Europe, Asia, Africa and America could ever fulfil the ideals involved?