HC Deb 23 June 1930 vol 240 cc789-90
29. Mr. MALONE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information as to the result of the two petitions submitted to the League of Nations by the Ukrainian minority in Poland, namely, that dated 15th January, 1929, concerning the liquidation of Ukrainian elementary schools, and that dated 2nd March, 1929, regarding the abolition of autonomous administration?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

No, Sir. I have not yet received either, of these petitions, which were not examined during the recent session of the Council of the League of Nations.

Mr. MALONE

Will the right hon. Gentleman call for a report on the result of these two petitions and, further, as to why nearly two years have elapsed since they were first presented?

Mr. HENDERSON

I will consider that matter.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Have not the procedure and regulations in connection with these minority complaints now been altered, and is publicity not now involved?

Mr. HENDERSON

I must have notice of that question.