HC Deb 22 June 1927 vol 207 cc1826-7
9. Mr. TREVELYAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government has decided whether it desires to support the establishment of an international relief union in connection with the League of Nations; what powers it is intended to confer on the union; under what situations it is expected to operate; what the cost of the administration will be; and how it will be met?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

His Majesty's Government have made it a condition of their acceptance of the scheme that it secures practically unanimous support from the States members of the League. The points raised in the second part of the right hon. Gentleman's question will doubtless come up for decision before the Conference when it meets.

Mr. TREVELYAN

Is it the case that India and New Zealand have refused to have anything to do with it?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

I should like to have notice of that question.

Mr. TREVELYAN

Will there be an opportunity of discussing the matter here before a final decision is taken?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will put down any further questions on this subject.