HC Deb 22 July 1935 vol 304 cc1461-2
7. Mr. COCKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made towards the conclusion of an Eastern pact of non-aggression; whether he has received any reply to the explanation given to the German Government of the views of His Majesty's Government on the subject; and what is the present standpoint of the German Government on the question?

Sir S. HOARE

In regard to the first part of the question the position is still that indicated in the speech which I made in the course of the Debate on 11th July. In regard to the second and third parts, I have received no communication from the German Government.

Mr. COCKS

Does it not appear that the German Government are showing very little enthusiasm for the conclusion of this pact?

Sir S. HOARE

I think that I had better wait and see developments before I express an opinion.