§ 37. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any statement to make on the withdrawal, or the contemplated withdrawal, of certain Powers from the League of Nations?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI have now received formal notification of Brazil's withdrawal from the League. I can only express my sincere regret that the Brazilian Government should contemplate resignation, and my hope that they may yet re-consider their intention to cut themselves adrift from this great and increasingly powerful international organisation to the success of which they have made a large contribution in the past and in which their influence would be equally assured in the future.
§ Lieut. -Commander KENWORTHYHas the right hon. Gentleman any official 24 information as regards the Spanish position-on the League
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo. I have no official notification, but I am afraid that the Spanish Government intend to take a similar step, and my regret is at least equal.
§ Colonel DAYWill the right hon. Gentleman make a statement to the House as soon as he hears anything definite with regard to Spain?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI imagine that whenever a definite notification is made, it will become a matter of public information at once, but definite, formal notification has not yet reached us.
§ Mr. W. THORNECan the right hon. Gentleman say why Brazil left the League?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINBrazil leaves because she not assured of a permanent seat upon the Council.
§ Colonel DAYDoes that apply also to Spain?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINSpain has not yet taken the step of officially notifying the Secretariat of the League that she withdraws.