Sir J. D. REESI had a private notice question addressed to the Leader of the House which was postponed from yesterday, whether he will inform the House what are the so-called international troops of the League of Nations to which Switzerland has just refused a passage through the Republic's territories to Vilna on the ground that more troops may have to be sent to protect the original troops which may find themselves engaged in warfare, in which Switzerland may become involved; whether such a danger is peculiar—
Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKERThis question is too involved. I have not seen it. It appears to me that it is a question which should be put on the Paper.
Sir J. D. REESThis question was seen by Mr. Speaker and was called yesterday and at the request of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the House it was postponed until to-day. Therefore unless you rule that it is out of order I will finish the question.
Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKERI did not know that it was intended to ask it to-day. No doubt what the hon. Member says is correct.
Sir J. D. REESThe remainder of this question was, "Whether such danger is peculiar to Switzerland or common to other nations subscribing to this League of Nations?"
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThis subject is at present under consideration by the Council of the League of Nations and I am not, therefore, in a position to reply to my hon. Friend's question.
Sir J. D. REESWith reference to the information I have received, may I ask the Leader of the House whether he will state what are the so-called international troops of the League of Nations?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe so-called international troops of the League of Nations are troops derived from a variety of nations.