HC Deb 05 February 1930 vol 234 c1892
45. Mr. FREEMAN

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the desirability of calling an Army Conference of the great Powers with a view to a reduction of military forces?

The PRIME MINISTER

As my hon. Friend is no doubt aware, the question of disarmament, including that of land forces, has been under careful consideration at Geneva for some time past. I hope that, at the conclusion of the Five-Power Conference, a further meeting of the Preparatory Commission will be held, which will enable the next Assembly of the League of Nations to arrange for the summoning of an International Disarmament Conference.