§ 10. Mr. LEONARD(for Mr. COCKS) asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make any statement respecting the position in Austria and the relations between the Governments of Austria and Germany?
§ Mr. EDENHis Majesty's Government are watching with interest and sympathy the efforts which the Austrian Chancellor is making not only to establish the finances of Austria on a sound basis but also to maintain the authority and independence of that State. Hon. Members will have read in the Press of the recent incidents which have, I regret to say, led to a deterioration in the relations between Germany and Austria. His Majesty's Government are observing the situation closely and trust that a speedy means may be found to remove the causes which have led to friction between the two countries.