HC Deb 17 November 1932 vol 270 c1285
42. Lord APSLEY

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the discussion on the future of military aviation at the Geneva Conference, the factor of Russia, with its large air force, will be taken into consideration in any self-denying decision at which the other world Powers may arrive; and, if not, what guarantee will be possessed by the latter Powers against the refusal of Russia to participate in this measure of disarmament?

The PRIME MINISTER

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has just made a statement of foreign policy at Geneva, and it is now available to hon. Members in the Vote Office. My Noble Friend will see that the proposals of His Majesty's Government embrace the leading air Powers. Obviously Russia is included.