§ 1. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the intention of the Government, in connection with the proposed Four Power Pact, in order to carry out the provisions of the peace treaties in accordance with the clauses of the League covenant, including Article 19, within the framework of the League of Nations, that expert committees on the lines of the Mosul and Lytton Commissions should be appointed to study the various territorial and other changes which may seem desirable, and to make recommendations?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir John Simon)This question is purely hypothetical and it would be premature to speculate how the League of Nations might deal with it if it arose.
§ Mr. MANDERCan the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that the possibility of using this procedure will not be overlooked?
§ Sir J. SIMONI do not believe the League of Nations is likely to overlook it, but I am sure my hon. Friend will agree with me that you must first allow the actual situation to present itself.