§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY (by Private Notice)asked the Prime Minister why the Anglo-Iraq Treaty is not to be brought before the House in the form of a Bill, as in the case of other important Treaties?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given to him on 7th August, 1924, by the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Derby (Mr. J. H. Thomas) when Secretary of State for the Colonies. As the right hon. Gentleman then explained, legislation is necessary to give effect to certain Treaties, but not to others. The new Treaty with Iraq, like its predecessor, is one of those that do not require legislation.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYHow does the right hon. Gentleman reconcile that statement with the fact that this Treaty will mean an expenditure of money; and should there not be a Money Resolution?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI will take care that my right hon. Friend who will speak on the subject next Thursday will give a full explanation.