HC Deb 27 February 1934 vol 286 cc922-3
27. Mr. MABANE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information as to the proposed Austro-Hungarian economic union; and if he can give an assurance that His Majesty's Government would welcome such a union?

Sir J. SIMON

No such proposal has been communicated to His Majesty's Government.

Mr. MABANE

Are His Majesty's Government being kept continuously informed of the conversations between Signor Suvich, Herr Dolfuss, and General Gömbös, in view of the importance of these negotiations?

Sir J. SIMON

I am sorry, but I did not hear the beginning of the question.

Mr. MABANE

Are His Majesty's Government being kept continuously informed of the conversations that are taking place with regard to the Italian-Austrian-Hungarian Economic Union?

Sir J. SIMON

I have no doubt that we shall be given all proper information by all proper channels, but I cannot say whether we have immediate information of every detail of what is passing.