HC Deb 07 February 1934 vol 285 cc1110-1
6. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any statement to make with reference to the situation in Austria, in view of the German reply to the Austrian Note concerning anti-Austrian propaganda by the German Government; and whether it remains the policy of the British Government to maintain the independence of Austria, in accordance with the Covenant of the League of Nations?

Sir J. SIMON

I have nothing to add to the statement made to the House last night by my hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal.

7. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will consider the advisability of proposing to the Council of the League of Nations, in connection with the Austro-German dispute, that a frontier commission should be constituted for the purpose of keeping a check on illegal movements across the frontier and for supplying information to the League on the local situation?

Sir J. SIMON

If the Council of the League of Nations is called upon to consider this matter, my hon. Friend's suggestion will be borne in mind.