HC Deb 25 July 1923 vol 167 c449
47. Mr. WALLHEAD

asked the Prime Minister whether he is prepared to propose the admission of Abyssinia to the League of Nations as a sovereign State in order that the League may bring its full influence to bear with that State for the purpose of ending the slave-holding system which exists in Abyssinia?

The PRIME MINISTER

There is no provision in the Covenant for a State being proposed as a member of the League by another State. It is for any State seeking admission to apply for membership itself. The answer is therefore in the negative.

Captain BERKELEY

Will the British Government suggest to Abyssinia that she should apply for membership?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think that we must wait and see.