§ 7. Mr. BROADasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His 385 Majesty's Government has replied to the questionnaire on the private manufacture of arms sent to the Governments by the Secretary-General of the League of Nations on 9th January, 1926; and, if so, what were the terms of his reply?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINYes, Sir. The reply is too long to read, but I am sending the hon. Member a copy.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYCan this be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINIt is rather too long for printing. If the hon. and gallant Member desires, I will place a copy in the Library.
§ 8. Mr. BROADasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the preliminary draft Convention on the Private Manufacture of Arms, Munitions and Implements of War which has been drawn up by the Committee appointed by the Council of the League of Nations for this purpose has been published and is available for examination by Members of the House of Commons
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir. The draft which was drawn up merely as a basis of discussion has not been published.
Captain SENNIs it the view of the Government that the private manufacture of arms is undesirable, and should be brought to an end as set out in the Covenant of the League?
§ Mr. SPEAKERI do not think that arises on this question.