§ 25. Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now make a further statement concerning the Austro-German Customs Agreement?
Mr. A. HENDERSONThe Council of the League of Nations at its recent meeting unanimously agreed to refer to the Permanent Court of International Justice the question of the proposed Austro-German Customs Union for an advisory opinion.
§ Sir K. WOODCan the right hon. Gentleman say when the report is likely to be received?
Mr. HENDERSONIt is expected that we may be able to get an advisory opinion somewhere about August—certainly in time for the next meeting of the Council of the League.
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSIs this the first time that the Court has been asked for an advisory opinion?