HC Deb 01 December 1926 vol 200 cc1161-2
4. Mr. RENNIE SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he proposes to submit a plan for British disarmament as part of a scheme for general disarmament before the Disarmament Commission?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The course to be taken by His Majesty's Government must depend on the recommendations made by the Preparatory Committee for the Disarmament Conference. Until that Committee has reported, His Majesty's Government clearly cannot commit themselves to any proposal.

Mr. SMITH

In view of the very important position which Great Britain occupies as to whether this conference will be successful or not, is it not very desirable that our Government should get some kind of definite plan as to disarmament?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

That is the question on the Paper which I have already answered.

Mr. TAYLOR

Can the Foreign Secretary say whether the representations of the British Government at the recent conference have satisfied the French point of view with regard to this matter?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I cannot answer a question of that kind without notice, and I do not think I could answer it unless it is put in more precise terms.

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