HC Deb 19 March 1925 vol 181 cc2463-4
46. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether he can give the House any information as to the present position of the question of Cologne; and whether the evacuation is now connected in any way with the question of French security as a result of conversations in Paris or Geneva?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

In regard to the first part of this question, the Report of the Military Commission of Control is being subjected to a close technical scrutiny in order to enable the Allied Governments to formulate their demands upon Germany in respect of her disarmament obligations. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

May I ask when we are likely to get the publication of this Report or such parts of it as the Government think would conduce to an understanding by this country and by Germany of the default?

The PRIME MINISTER

I could not answer that question without notice, but my hon. and gallant Friend knows that there will be a Debate on Tuesday, when these points can be raised.

Mr. LEES SMITH

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when he anticipates that this technical scrutiny will be complete?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am afraid that I cannot.