HC Deb 15 June 1931 vol 253 cc1410-1
14. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the considered observations of the Soviet representatives on the British memorandum in relation to the proceedings of sub-committee B have now been received; and whether he can now make a statement on the present position?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

I am informed that the reply of the Soviet members of the Main Committee was communicated on Saturday last to the British members, who will meet to consider it in the course of this week.

Sir K. WOOD

Does the right hon. Gentleman propose to communicate the reply to the House?

Mr. HENDERSON

Oh, no; I do not propose to do anything of the kind. I am going to reply when the work is finished.

Sir K. WOOD

Is the right hon. Gentleman not going to state what is the position so far as the work has gone?

Mr. HENDERSON

No, not as long as the work is continuing. I want results.

Sir K. WOOD

But the work is not continuing, and that is why the question is put.

Mr. C. WILLIAMS

The right hon. Gentleman means that he wants the maximum of secret diplomacy.

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