HC Deb 02 April 1935 vol 300 cc199-200
53. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will state the grounds upon which the British Government has been exercising pressure on Abyssinia not to take her dispute with Italy to the League of Nations?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir John Simon)

His Majesty's Government have not been exercising any such pressure.

Mr. THORNE

When the Foreign Secretary meets Mussolini will he be good enough to ask him what his object is in regard to Abyssinia?

Sir J. SIMON

I will bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind.

Mr. THORNE

And give him my compliments.

Mr. MANDER

Do I understand from the answer that the right hon. Gentleman has no objection whatever to Abyssinia bringing her case before the Council of the League of Nations?

Sir J. SIMON

My original answer was that the British Government have taken no action.