HC Deb 01 July 1924 vol 175 cc1123-4
49. Mr. J. HARRIS

asked the Prime Minister whether the representatives of His Majesty's Government in Morocco have been approached by accredited representatives of the Rifian Republic, with a view to securing the good offices of His Majesty's Government in bringing before the League of Nations the state of war which exists between Governments friendly to Great Britain, in order that further bloodshed may be averted; and what action, if any, does he propose to take in the matter?

Mr. PONSONBY

His Majesty's Government finds it impossible to intervene in this matter or to receive communications which make it party to what is going on.

Mr. HARRIS

Is it a fact or not that representations have been made to His Majesty's Government that they should intervene to prevent bloodshed?

Mr. PONSONBY

I require notice of that question.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that during the War the Rifians were very good Allies of ours in the Mediterranean? Cannot he reconsider the proposal and exercise our good offices to bring about peace?