HC Deb 28 March 1934 vol 287 cc1962-3
4. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider the advisability of bringing before the next meeting of the Council of the League of Nations the whole question of the present international difficulties of Austria, with a view to their being dealt with by the League within the terms of the Covenant in accordance with Article 10?

Sir J. SIMON

No, Sir. His Majesty's Government do not consider that this action on their part would be advisable.

Mr. MANDER

In view of the fact that this is not solely a matter between Italy, Germany and Austria, but may affect the peace of the whole world, is it not desirable that it should go to the supreme tribunal, the Council of the League?

Sir J. SIMON

The first thing to be considered would be the terms of Article 10 and the relevance of matters to be brought forward in relation to that Article. All those matters are being considered. I have already answered that in the opinion of His Majesty's Government it would not be desirable for us to take any action.