§ 77. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider the advisability of building up on the basis of the Franco-Soviet pact a system of collective security open on equal terms to all States willing to co-operate loyally in such a system of defence?
§ Mr. MANDERCan the noble Lord give an assurance that the possibility of 259 proceeding upon these lines has not been ruled out?
§ Viscount CRANBORNENo, Sir, I can give no such assurance.