§ 11. Mr. DALTONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Arbitration Treaty between this country 2009 and Uruguay ratified in 1919 is still in force; if so, when it will fall due for renewal; whether His Majesty's Government intends to renew it; and whether it is provided in the said Treaty that all disputes, of whatever nature, between the high contracting parties, which it may not have been possible to settle by diplomacy, shall be submitted to arbitration?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThe Treaty referred to by the hon. Member is published as Treaty Series No. 3, 1919. It is still in force, subject to a year's notice of termination by either party. Its effect is as stated.
§ Mr. DALTONDo the Government intend to renew it? The Government are not prepared to take any steps to terminate it?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, not at present.