HC Deb 14 July 1930 vol 241 c907
23. Mr. MALONE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has yet received a report of the result of two petitions submitted to the League of Nations by the Ukrainian minority in Poland, dated respectively 15th January, 1929, concerning the liquidation of Ukrainian elementary schools, and 2nd March, 1929, regarding the abolition of autonomous administration; and why there has been delay in dealing with these petitions?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

I have not yet received a report on these petitions, and I have no information as to the present position of the matter; but, if my hon. Friend wishes, I will make inquiries at Geneva.

Mr. BECKETT

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there has been a great deal of suffering and persecution for five years in this part of the Ukraine, and cannot he expedite the inquiry by the League of Nations?

Mr. HENDERSON

I do not see how I can expedite the inquiry. I promised to make inquiry at Geneva.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Is a League of Nations inquiry as slow as inquiries by the present Government?