§ 9. Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any protests have been lodged in respect of the recent Treaty between Great Britain and Italy regarding the opening up of Abyssinia?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether France has signified her intention of lodging a protest with the League at Geneva?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINOh, no Sir; certainly not. There was an official or semi-official communiqu6 published by the French Government in the French newspapers a short time ago, and I do not think any trouble will arise.
§ Captain WEDGWOOD BENNHave any negotiations been begun with Abyssinia: with respect to the British-Italian Agreement?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINCommunications have passed, but we have not entered upon negotiations at present. I have given an explanation in this House, which I have taken care shall be repeated to Ras Tafari, and I hope it will remove any misconception that was aroused in his mind by the original Note.