HC Deb 10 July 1924 vol 175 c2440
23. Sir KINGSLEY WOOD

asked the Home Secretary whether he can now state what proceedings he has instituted with reference to the recent smuggling of machine guns from this country to Russia?

24. Marquess of TITCHFIELD

asked the Home Secretary if he can state the port of destination to which the machine guns which were being smuggled out of this country were addressed?

Mr. HENDERSON

I can at present add nothing to the answer I gave to a similar question on the 30th June.

Sir K. WOOD

Can the right hon. Gentleman indicate when he will be prepared to make a statement of policy on this important matter?

Mr. HENDERSON

We have been making very strict inquiries and we hope to be in a position to proceed in a day or two.

Major COLFOX

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is an impression that arms are being exported to other countries besides Russia, such as Morocco?

Mr. HEALY

Will the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the opinion of the greatest expert on gunrunning in this country?

Viscount CURZON

Does the right hon. Gentleman really mean the House to understand that he cannot answer Question 24?

Mr. HENDERSON

I have nothing to add to my answer at present.

Captain BERKELEY

Is this not a violation of the Arms Traffic Convention?