§ 32. Rear-Admiral BEAMISHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he will assure the House that British naval experts will be present as members, or will be on the spot in an advisory capacity, at all international conferences in which this country is concerned where the question of disarmament is discussed.
§ Mr. DALTONThere is no intention of departing from the established practice, whereby British naval experts are present in an advisory capacity at all international Conferences, in which His Majesty's Government is participating, dealing with naval disarmament.
§ Commander SOUTHBYIn view of the unfortunate temporary breakdown of negotiations between the French and Italians, would it not be better if in future they were present, not in an advisory capacity but as members?
§ Mr. DALTONNo, it would be completely contrary to constitutional practice, in which Ministers decide policy.
§ Mr. McSHANEWill the hon. Gentleman make sure that when the Disarmament Conference takes place all delegates present are supplied with a complete list of all casualties in the last war?