HC Deb 07 July 1936 vol 314 cc1029-30
62. Lieut. - Commander FLETCHER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will name the countries in concert with which His Majesty's Government is pursuing its policy of collective security?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Viscount Cranborne)

The policy of His Majesty's Government as a member of the League of Nations is to apply, to the best of their ability, the principles of the Covenant collectively provided that the other members of the League are prepared to do the same.

Lieut.-Commander FLETCHER

Can the Noble Lord say whether any consultations are proceeding with any other countries at the present time on the question of collective security?

Viscount CRANBORNE

I have answered the question which the hon. and gallant Gentleman put on the Order Paper. If he desires to put any further question, perhaps he will put it down.

Mr. RADFORD

Is the House to understand that collective liability on the part of this country is bound up with collective security?

Viscount CRANBORNE

Collective security involves collective liability.