HC Deb 23 March 1927 vol 204 c368
11. Mr. PONSONBY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has had any corfirmation from His Majesty's Minister at Belgrade of the military preparation;; in Yugoslavia of which the Italian Government have complained in their note to His Majesty's Government?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, Sir. I have received reports from His Majesty's Minister at Belgrade on certain measures taken for increasing the efficiency of the Yugo-Slay Army. They are represented as steps taken in the ordinary course of army reform. The hon. Member will no doubt have seen the speech of the Yugo-Slay Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Skuptchina and his repudiation of any idea of hostilities.

12. Captain GARRO-JONES

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any intention of setting in motion the machinery for convening a meeting of the Council of the League of Nations to deal with the Italy-Albania-Yugoslavia crisis?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir; my information does not lead me to think that recourse to the League will be necessary.