§ 45. Mr. COCKSasked the Prime Minister what instructions have been given to the British delegation to the Disarmament Conference; and whether he will give the House an opportunity of discussing the question?
§ The LORD PRESIDENT of the COUNCIL (Mr. Baldwin)The hon. Member will have read the speech made by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at Geneva on Monday last. The specific suggestions for disarmament therein made were authorised by His Majesty's Government before my right hon. Friend's departure. No further specific instructions have been issued to the British delegation to the Disarmament Conference, but the delegation have been given a free hand in carrying out the general policy of His Majesty's Government subject to reference to London if necessary. As regards the second part of the question, opportunities will present themselves in the normal course for this question to be raised.
Captain CROOKSHANKWill the Lord President consider circulating that speech as a White Paper so as to have it on record?
§ Mr. BALDWINI will consider it, certainly.