HC Deb 21 March 1928 vol 215 cc354-5
7. Mr. MALONE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the British delegation on the Disarmament Commission at Geneva have received any instructions with reference to the Soviet proposals for general disarmament?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, Sir. The British delegate on the Preparatory Committee for Disarmament has been instructed to co-operate with his colleagues in securing full examination of the Soviet proposals, and the House will note from this morning's papers that he has carried out his instructions with singular force and ability.

Colonel HOWARD-BURY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Russian Government is showing any desire by practical efforts to disarm, such as His Majesty's Government have already shown by reducing our cruiser programme?

Mr. SPEAKER

That question does not arise.

Mr. RENNIE SMITH

Will the Foreign Secretary issue the Russian proposals in the form of a White Paper?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Whose proposals?

Mr. SMITH

The Russian proposals.

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Certainly not.