7. Mr. BR IANTasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the negotiations proceeding between the French and Soviet Governments with a view to the settlement of debts and other outstanding questions; and if he will take steps to initiate similar negotiations between His Majesty's Government and the Soviet Government?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThe French Government have informed me that they are about to begin negotiations with the Soviet Government for the settlement of outstanding questions. I shall watch the course of these negotiations with interest in the hope that it may be of a nature to facilitate the renewal of conversations with His Majesty's Government.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIn view of the recent successful negotiations with the Royal Italian Government, cannot the right hon. Gentleman reconsider opening up negotiations with the Soviet Government?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI do not see how that question arises out of the question on the Paper, or the answer which I have given to it.