HC Deb 08 June 1931 vol 253 c601
25. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now make a further statement concerning the Austro-German Customs Agreement?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

The 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. WOOD

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the report is likely to be received?

Mr. HENDERSON

It 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. MARJORIBANKS

Is this the first time that the Court has been asked for an advisory opinion?

Mr. HENDERSON

No, not by any means.

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