HC Deb 16 April 1934 vol 288 cc694-5
11. Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the missing foundation stone of the new League of Nations buildings at Geneva has yet been found; what is the total expenditure in sterling already incurred in the erection of the buildings; what proportion of this amount has been provided by Great Britain; and what is the estimated sum required to complete the buildings?

Sir J. SIMON

The assertion in my hon. Friend's question that the foundation stone of the new League of Nations building at Geneva is missing is itself without any foundation. I am obtaining from Geneva the information asked for in the second and third parts of the question and will communicate it to my hon. Friend in due course.

Sir W. DAVISON

Is it not a fact that the foundation stone has been removed from the position where it was originally placed and where it was stated to be well and truly laid?

Sir J. SIMON

I shall require notice of that question, but I can assure my hon. Friend, after having made inquiries, that the foundation stone is there.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Was not America the original foundation stone of that building?