HC Deb 18 March 1929 vol 226 cc1487-8
24. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether further discussions have taken place on the question of the withdrawal of the Allied troops from the Rhineland; and whether he is able to report any progress in the matter?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Austen Chamberlain)

Pending the completion of the work of the Experts' Committee who are now studying the problem of German reparations, it was not thought that any useful purpose would be served by further discussion regarding the withdrawal of the Allied troops from the Rhineland. In this connection, I would refer the hon. and gallant Gentleman to my answer to the hon. Member for Devonport (Mr. Hore-Belisha) on 4th February.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Has the right hon. Gentleman any information as to when these discussions to which he refers will be terminated, or when a conclusion will be reached?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No.