HC Deb 11 May 1932 vol 265 c1886
11. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will give particulars of the proposals for a reduction in expenditure on the League of Nations made by the British representative at the council meeting on Monday?

Sir J. SIMON

His Majesty's Government have made no proposals for specified reductions, but have proposed that a small expert committee be appointed to examine the whole question of League expenditure with the help of the Supervisory Committee, and to report to the Assembly in September next.

Mr. MANDER

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the actual cost to the people of this country is about ½d. per head per annum of the population?

Sir J. SIMON

Even if that were so, it would be no reason for any unnecessary spending.

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