§ 45. Mr. MANDERasked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the advisability of proposing to the United States Government that negotiations for a Pacific mutual assistance pact on the lines of the Locarno treaties should be entered into?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)The Foreign Secretary stated to the House last week the position of the naval discussions and the desire of this country to maintain friendly co-operation with both the United States and Japan. In these circumstances, I do not consider that it is useful to raise by question and answer such matters as the hon. Member refers to. He may, I think, assume that the Government have in mind every aspect of the situation.
§ Mr. MANDERWill the right hon. Gentleman bear this proposal in mind in the event of the naval negotiations breaking down?