39. Sir F. HALLasked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to continue the British military occupation of the Cologne zone until the terms of the Versailles Treaty are fully carried out?
§ Mr. CLYNESIt is the intention of His Majesty's Government to conform to the provisions of Part XIV of the Treaty of Versailles, which regulates the occupation by the Allies of German territory.
Sir F. HALLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there has been practically a violation of the Treaty terms with regard to the disarmament of the German Army, and does ho not think steps should be taken to bring this home forcibly to the German Government?
§ Mr. CLYNESThat is a supplementary question which raises many points of opinion.
§ Captain WEDGWOOD BENNCan the right hon. Gentleman say from what date the period of occupation laid down in the Treaty began to run?
§ Mr. CLYNESI cannot say without notice.