HC Deb 24 February 1936 vol 309 cc9-10
12. Mr. BELLENGER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can assure the House that British economic and political interests in Abyssinia are still restricted to those centred on the waters of Lake Tsana and the Blue Nile?

Mr. EDEN

Yes, Sir, with the exception of frontier interests, notably the protection and preservation of tribal watering and grazing rights.

Mr. BELLENGER

Do these "interests" include the construction of a motor road under British control between Lake Tsana and the Sudan?

Mr. EDEN

I must have notice of that question.

14. Mr. VYVYAN ADAMS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when the Committee of Eighteen is to meet at Geneva to consider the report relating to an oil embargo?

Mr. EDEN

On 2nd March.

Mr. ADAMS

Will the right hon. Gentleman move the committee at the earliest moment to invite the co-operation of the United States of America?