HC Deb 18 March 1935 vol 299 cc805-6
18. Mr. J. WILMOT

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the establishment of a neutral zone on the frontier of Ethiopia and Italian Somaliland will be followed by the establishment of a boundary commission; and whether he can give any information on the composition of such a commission?

Mr. EDEN

I understand that the object of the negotiations now in progress is to pave the way for the delimitation of the frontier. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.

Mr. MORGAN JONES

Will the frontier be delimited by means of a boundary commission?

Mr. EDEN

It is not for us to express any view on the matter. It is, in the first place, a subject for the two parties between themselves.

Mr. JONES

Could not the Government offer a friendly suggestion?

Mr. EDEN

We are always ready to make friendly suggestions.

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