HC Deb 02 May 1928 vol 216 cc1695-6
11. Captain GARRO-JONES

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will publish for the information of the House copies of the American Note on the outlawry of war, the French counter-proposals, and the replies of other Governments, so far as they have been communicated to His Majesty's Government?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

All the documents to which the hon. and gallant Member refers, including the only reply returned up to date to the United States by a foreign Government, namely, the Government of Germany, have already been published in the Press. In the circumstances, it does not appear necessary to take action as suggested.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Have they been published in full? I understand that there were only summaries.

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

They were published in full.

Mr. BARR

May I put it to the right hon. Gentleman whether it would not be a great convenience to Members of the House that we should have this in some authentic form instead of the fugitive way we have them in the Press?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The authentic texts are published. I am anxious to save the taxpayer expense. Perhaps hon. Members will be content with the fact that the information is available in the public Press and will refer to it.

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