HC Deb 21 May 1928 vol 217 c1506
37. Sir ARTHUR SHIRLEY BENN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, as the government at Peking has shown its inability to speak in the name of China, he proposes to take any steps at the next meeting of the Council to regularise the representation of China on the League of Nations?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir. The selection of States to occupy the non-permanent seats on the Council of the League rests with the Assembly; it is not a function of the Council itself.

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