§ 7. Mr. D. GRENFELLasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the Franco-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression and the Conciliation Convention, signed in Paris on 29th November; and whether negotiations are proceeding or contemplated between Britain and the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics for a similar convention and pact?
§ Mr. EDENThe text of the Franco-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression has been published in the Press. I have no statement to make in the matter. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. GRENFELLWill the hon. Gentleman agree that it would be a great safeguard to the peace of the world if this country followed the example of France?
§ Mr. GRENFELLAre not the British Government equally interested in maintaining the peace of the world?