HC Deb 08 May 1924 vol 173 cc621-2
46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister whether he has any information with regard to the reported adding of a rider to the Naval Appropriation Bill by the United States Senate requesting the President to call another conference on disarmament to deal with all surface and sub-surface craft of 10,000 tons displacement and less and aircraft; and what action His Majesty's Government propose to take to assist in the calling of such a conference?

Mr. CLYNES

I regret that I cannot at present add anything to the answer which the Prime Minister gave to the hon. and gallant Member yesterday.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Has the right hon. Gentleman in mind the answer yesterday of the Prime Minister, that he would be very glad to give an opportunity for the discussion of a similar Motion to that passed by the United Stales Senate of the House of Representatives, and will he consider giving a day for the Motion standing in the name of myself and the hon Gentleman the Member for North Hackney (Mr. J. Harris)?

Mr. CLYNES

In his answer yesterday the Prime Minister referred to opportunities arising on the Estimates.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Yes, but is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that on the Navy Estimates we cannot pass a Resolution, because Mr. Speaker has already been moved out of the Chair? Could we not have a little time for the Motion; so far as I am concerned, that time would not be long?

Mr. CLYNES

I cannot at present go beyond the answer given by the Prime Minister yesterday.