HC Deb 08 July 1935 vol 304 c3
2. Mr. SANDYS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is yet in a position to state on what conditions the Italian Government are prepared to conclude a settlement of their dispute with Abyssinia?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Samuel Hoare)

No, Sir.

Mr. SANDYS

Will my right hon. Friend be able to furnish the House with the information before the debate on Thursday; as without it it is difficult to estimate the gravity of the situation?

Sir S. HOARE

I am afraid that I cannot give any undertaking as to what I shall be in a position to say on Thursday.

Sir PERCY HARRIS

Would it be fair to say that this country has a dispute with the Italian Government? If there is any dispute, it is between the Italian Government and the League of Nations.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

May I ask whether the dispute has been dealt with at Geneva under Article 19 of the Covenant?

Sir S. HOARE

The hon. Member had better put that question upon the Paper, as it does not arise on this question.