HC Deb 08 April 1936 vol 310 cc2751-2
8. Mr. RILEY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how long has the post of Director of the Minorities Section of the League of Nations been vacant; and whether and when it is going to be filled again?

Viscount CRANBORNE

The Director of the Minorities Section of the League of Nations resigned at the end of 1935, and his replacement is a matter for the Secretary - General. Monsieur Avenol informed the Council at its last ordinary session in January that he fully expected to be able during the May session of the Council to make proposals for the filling of the post.

Mr. RILEY

Is the work still going forward?

Viscount CRANBORNE

I understand the section is temporarily in charge of another member of the secretariat.

Mr. J. J. DAVIDSON

Can the Minister say whether any further powers will be given to the individual who accepts this post?