§ 2. Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now make a further statement as to the outcome of his negotiations on naval armaments with the French and Italian Governments?
Mr. A. HENDERSONDuring my recent visit to Geneva I was able informally to refer to this question in conversations with my French and Italian colleagues, but I am not in a position to make any further statement at the present time.
§ Mr. ROSSDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that it is time for us to review our position as this agreement does not seem to be effective?
Mr. HENDERSONI do not think that that time has arrived. I am not yet without hope that we are going to reach a settlement.
§ Colonel GRETTONCan the right hon. Gentleman now inform us what was the position of the British Government in these negotiations? Were we a principal party, or were the British Government endeavouring to act as an honest broker?
Mr. HENDERSONThat might be a question open to debate, and the right hon. and gallant Member must use his own judgment in the matter.