HC Deb 26 February 1936 vol 309 cc426-7
8. Mr. MACLAY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider suggesting to the League of Nations that Germany be invited at an early date to put before the League her territorial grievance arising out of the Treaty of Versailles, and also her views regarding the general question of access to the raw materials of the world?

Mr. EDEN

The answer to the first part of the question is No, Sir. With regard to the second part, the hon. Member will be aware from recent statements in the House that the whole question of Colonial raw materials is under consideration by His Majesty's Government.

Mr. MACLAY

In coming to a conclusion with regard to the first part of his question, has the right hon. Gentleman borne in mind the difficulty which the public in this country has in coming to any calm and reasoned opinion regarding the German problem unless it knows authoritatively from some source what Germany considers to be her grievances?

Sir JOSEPH NALL

Is there any ban on the export of raw materials from any territory administered by this country?

Mr. EDEN

I do not think that is a question for me.

Mr. MANDER

Do not the Germans want all they can get?

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