§ Mr. STANLEY BALDWIN(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister what procedure he intends to adopt in order that the House may be kept informed of the progress of the Naval Conference?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe House will readily understand that it is neither in accordance with precedent nor in the national interest that questions on the business of a Conference like this should be put during the progress of the Conference—on its day-to-day work. That would make the task of the British delegation impossible. I am sure that is not what is meant by the right hon. Gentleman's question. There may, however, be points in the progress of the work of the Conference when a statement might properly be made to the House, and, if the Leaders of either of the other parties would consult me whenever they think that information is required, I should be glad to discuss with them the advisability of a question. On the other hand, if I should think that the House ought to be informed of anything which has happened I shall arrange for a question through the usual channels.