§ 20. Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a statement as to the present position of the negotiations between France and Italy concerning the naval agreement?
31. Vice-Admiral TAYLORasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a statement as to the position of the Franco-Italian naval agreement?
Mr. A. HENDERSONThe drafting committee re-assembled on the 15th April, after their Easter adjojurnment, and are engaged in preparing the declarations which are to give effect to the bases of agreement. Certain difficulties that have arisen are under consideration between the three Governments represented on the committee.
§ Sir K. WOODIs there any foundation for the statement that the British Government do not want to proceed at the present time?