HC Deb 09 July 1930 vol 241 cc396-7
2. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he proposes to request that the scheme of M. Briand for a United States of Europe should be placed upon the agenda of the Assembly of the League of Nations at Geneva in September in order that a discussion of this international proposal may take place?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

The best method of securing a discussion of Monsieur Briand's proposals, including the possibility of adopting the method indicated by the hon. Member, is at present under consideration.

Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

Has the right hon. Gentleman informed M. Briand that it is hoped at the forthcoming Imperial Conference to arrange for a fiscal union of the United States, of the British Empire?

Sir AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

Will the right hon. Gentleman communicate to the House the reply which His Majesty's Government propose to address to M. Briand's circular note?

Mr. HENDERSON

That reply is not decided upon. If the right hon. Gentleman will put a question down later, I will see if that can be done.