§ 3. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what countries have now acceded to or are in process of or have undertaken to accede to the General Act of Arbitration, Conciliation, and Judicial Settlement?
§ Mr. DALTONNorway, Finland, Luxemburg, Denmark, Spain and Belgium have acceded to the whole of the General Act. Sweden and the Netherlands have acceded to Chapters I, II and IV. The French Government have expressed their intention of acceding to the whole of the General Act, and a Bill providing for this has already passed the Chamber of Deputies. My right hon. Friend understands that the Italian Government are also considering the question of accession.
§ Mr. MANDERDoes the hon. Gentleman expect to be able to take the Motion for accession in this House at an early date?
§ Mr. DALTONYes, Sir, I hope so.