HC Deb 23 May 1928 vol 217 cc1854-5
11. Captain GARRO-JONES

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in what treaties which fall within the framework of the covenant, other than the Treaty of Locarno, His Majesty's Government has undertaken to fulfil any recommendations made by the Council of the League of Nations for the protection of territory which is attacked?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The Treaties in question are the Aaland Islands Convention of 1921 and the Straits Convention of 1923.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the French Government was involved in similar obligations and yet found them- selves able to propose to the United States a Treaty for the unconditional outlawry of war?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I will bear all relevant facts in mind. I do not participate in all the implications of the hon. and gallant Member's question.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether His Majesty's Government have undertaken to fulfil any recommendations made by the Council of the League, or have these recommendations to be unanimous?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

A decision by the Council of the League, except in certain specified and minor cases, has to be unanimous.