HC Deb 24 July 1929 vol 230 cc1266-7
1. Sir JOHN POWER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can make any statement about the present relationship of the great Powers to Tangier?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Arthur Henderson)

The protocol amending the Tangier Convention of 1923 was signed in Paris on the 25th of July, 1928. It has received the assent of all the parties to the 1923 Convention and was brought into force on the 14th of January last.

Commander BELLAIRS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what is the position of the United States Government in regard to this matter?

Mr. HENDERSON

I must have notice of that question.