§ 29. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make a statement with reference to the arrangement being made for a discussion with Germany in London of German naval requirements, when this will take place, what the scope will be, and who will represent the two Governments?
§ Sir A. LAMBERT WARDDuring the visit to Berlin, an invitation was addressed to the German Government to hold informal conversations in London on future naval requirements. No date for such meeting was fixed and the matter is still under consideration.
§ Mr. MANDERIs it a fact, as stated to-day, that the German Government have asked for a postponement of the conference for a few weeks?
§ Sir A. LAMBERT WARDI will make inquiries of my right hon. Friend and will communicate with the hon. Member.
§ Mr. MANDERDo the Government consider that any useful purpose is served by holding the conference in present circumstances?
§ Sir PERCY HARRISHave the Government any information about the alleged construction of submarines in the meantime?
§ Sir A. LAMBERT WARDI will make inquiries and communicate with the hon. Member.