HC Deb 12 April 1922 vol 153 cc398-9
50. Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

asked the Prime Minister whether the reply received from the American Government to the Allied representations regarding the ex-German African colonies has been communicated to the Secretary General of the League of Nations; whether the British Government propose to accept the modifications in the draft mandates suggested by the American Government; and whether the reply of the American Government may be published forthwith?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN (Leader of the House)

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The Note is now under consideration, and I am not yet in a position to reply to the second and third parts of the question.