LONDON NAVAL CONFERENCE. (Hansard, 26 March 1930)

HC Deb 26 March 1930 vol 237 c402 402

§ 15. Sir B. PETO
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the arming of merchant vessels has been dealt with in the course of the proceedings of the Naval Conference?

Mr. ALEXANDER
No, Sir.

§ Sir B. PETO
If the right hon. Gentleman receives evidence that some European countries are making preparations to arm merchantmen, will he consider laying the question before the Naval Conference?

Mr. ALEXANDER
No, Sir. We can only deal with the Naval Conference on the basis of the agenda.