HC Deb 19 May 1924 vol 173 cc1815-6
27. Mr. JOHN HARRIS

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of his announcement that he intends informing the League of Nations before the meeting of the next Assembly of the attitude of His Majesty's Government upon the Treaty for Disarmament and Guarantee Pact, he will take an early opportunity of laying before Parliament the main lines of policy in this matter and provide adequate time for discussion?

The PRIME MINISTER

The matter is not at a stage where discussion in this House immediately would serve any useful purpose. In view of public business I cannot promise to give a day from Government time for this purpose.

Mr. J. HARRIS

Will an opportunity for debate be given in this House before the policy of His Majesty's Government is stated to the Council of the League?

The PRIME MINISTER

There will be various opportunities by which other sections of the House can call for a Debate if desired.