HC Deb 21 July 1936 vol 315 cc259-60
80. Lieut. - Commander FLETCHER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now make any statement regarding the work of the Montreux Conference?

Viscount CRANBORNE

Yes, Sir. The new Straits Convention was signed last night. I am otherwise unable to add to the reply given yesterday by my right hon. Friend to a similar question asked by the hon. Member for Plaistow (Mr. Thorne).

Lieut.-Commander FLETCHER

Can the Noble Lord say whether a full statement on the subject will be made before the Adjournment?

Viscount CRANBORNE

My right hon. Friend has already said that he will take an early opportunity of making a statement, but I cannot give the hon. and gallant Gentleman the date.

Mr. MANDER

Is not the attitude of Turkey on this matter a very admirable example to Germany in the way of peaceful change?