HC Deb 05 May 1930 vol 238 cc619-20
43. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the inter-Allied Saar Railway protective force, under the League of Nations, is now composed solely of French troops; and whether this will be evacuated on 30th June next at the same time as the withdrawal of the French troops from the occupied area?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

The Saar Railway Protection Force is at present composed of French and Belgian detachments. It is responsible to the Saar Governing Commission which is appointed by the League of Nations, and I have no information regarding its possible withdrawal.

Mr. MANDER

Will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries at the forthcoming meeting of the Council of the League of Nations?

Mr. HENDERSON

I can make inquiries. The matter has not been raised during my term of office.