47. Sir F. HALLasked the Prime Minister what is the term placed by the Treaty of Versailles upon the occupation by the Allies of the Rhine provinces; whether this provision of the Treaty has been since varied in any respect; and 544 whether the Allies are empowered to extend their occupation in the event of Germany not carrying out its obligations under the Treaty?
§ The SECRETARY, OVERSEAS TRADE DEPARTMENT (Mr. Kellaway)I would refer the hon. Member to Articles 428 to 431 of the Treaty of Versailles, which have not been varied in any respect.
Sir F. HALLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is not clearly stated in the Article referred to what is the actual term of the Allied Armies' occupation?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI should like to consider the Article with my hon. and gallant Friend.
§ Captain WEDGWOOD BENNWill the right hon. Gentleman say how much of the cost of the occupation has already been paid by the Germans?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI should want notice of that question.