§ 3. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the British Government propose to make any contribution in kind in connection with the erection of the new buildings of the League of Nations in Geneva; and what action in this direction has been taken by other countries?
§ Sir J. SIMONThe expenditure on the erection of the new buildings of the League of Nations forms an item in the League budget, and is therefore borne by the League as a whole. The hope was, however, expressed by the President of the recent Assembly of the League that Governments would make voluntary contributions in kind towards the equipment of the new buildings, and several Governments have in fact already made gifts of furniture and panelling. His Majesty's Government have under consideration what may be done in this respect.
§ Mr. MANDERIs my right hon. Friend aware that the Dominions of Australia and New Zealand have made gifts, and will he see that we are not behind the Dominions in this respect?
§ Sir J. SIMONI have already said that the Government have under consideration what should be done.