HC Deb 05 December 1934 vol 295 cc1557-8
2. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any request of an official nature has been made to the British Government, either on behalf of the League of Nations or of any State, suggesting that British troops shall be associated as mandatories of the League with the French troops at present organised for and available at the request of the President of the Saar Governing Commission for the sup- pression of disorder beyond the competency of the local police to deal with?

Sir J. SIMON

No, Sir.

Mr. MANDER

Did the right lion. Gentleman see the speech of M. Laval in the French Chamber last week, in which he appealed to the other Powers to take their share of responsibility?

Sir J. SIMON

If my hon. Friend means that he already has the answer there is no reason for him to put his question.

Mr. MANDER

Has the right hon. Gentleman seen the further point?

Sir J. SIMON

If my hon. Friend's question is not the original question, I prefer to answer no supplementaries to-day.