§ 48. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether the Council of the League of Nations has called, or is calling, an international Conference at Geneva to discuss the extension of the principles of the Washington Naval Convention and other matters connected with armaments; who will be the British members of this Conference; whether he proposes to explain to the House of Commons the instructions given to the British members; and, if so, when, and which States outside the League of Nations have been invited to attend?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Ronald McNeill)I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to my replies to questions on this subject on 21st March and 26th March. No invitations to the proposed Conference have so far been issued. 2239 I am not yet in a position to say who will represent His Majesty's Government, or what instructions will be given.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs it the policy of His Majesty's Government through our representative to invite all States willing to attend this Conference?
§ Mr. McNEILLI think if the hon. and gallant Member will look at the answers to which I have referred, he will see that that point is dealt with.