HC Deb 05 February 1930 vol 234 cc1893-4
48. Colonel GRETTON

asked the Prime Minister if any of the Powers taking part in the Naval Conference have undertaken to make reductions in their shipbuilding programmes similar or comparable to those already decided to be made in the British programmes of 1928–29 and 1929–30?

The PRIME MINISTER

Not so far as I am aware.

Sir C. CAYZER

Are we to understand that the Prime Minister proposes to pursue a policy of unilateral disarmament regardless of the facts and circumstances?

The PRIME MINISTER

Certainly not. This is a well-devised programme which is consistent with, and well within the requirements of national security.

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