HC Deb 04 June 1930 vol 239 c2130
7. Mr. MARJORIBANKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is able to state the stage which has been reached in the Lena Arbitration proceedings at Berlin?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

I have no information beyond that given in my reply of Monday last.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

As the refusal of the Soviet Government to take part in these proceedings is really equivalent to a refusal to be bound by any decision, will the right hon. Gentleman make representations to the Soviet Government on the subject?

Mr. HENDERSON

I informed the hon. Member on Monday that the case is still sub judice, and the Government do not propose to act so long as it is sub judice.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

As the Soviet Government have refused to submit to arbitration, and that is a refusal to be bound by the award, will the right hon. Gentleman make some representation before it is too late?

Mr. HENDERSON

I will consider that when the award has been given.