§ 50. Major HILLSasked the Prime Minister whether, for the purpose of removing doubts, he will state what, in the view of the Government, is the proper body or authority to ratify or to reject the Washington Conventions under Article 405 of the Peace Treaty?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Washington Conventions under Article 405 of the Peace Treaty are themselves in the nature of treaties. Somewhat difficult constitutional questions are involved, and opportunity will arise to discuss them in the Debate for which, as my right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal informed the right hon. Member for the Gorbals Division, it is hoped to find time after Easter.