§ 11. Mr. MANDERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is able to make a statement with regard to the points of difference of interpretation which have arisen with regard to the Anglo - German Naval Agreement; whether these have now all been settled; and the present position with regard to the re-fortification of Heligoland?
§ Sir S. HOAREI welcome the opportunity afforded by the hon. Member's question to say that all the details arising from the Anglo-German Agreement have been settled in a satisfactory and friendly manner, and that there has been no question of any material difference of interpretation on any point. For the second part of the question concarning Heligoland, I have nothing to add to the reply which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs made on the same subject on Monday, 22nd June.
§ Mr. MANDERHow soon does the right hon. Gentleman expect to be able to make a statement in regard to Heligoland?
§ Sir S. HOAREThat, obviously, is a question which should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary.
§ Mr. GARRO JONESHas the right hon. Gentleman seen the reports in the "Times" to the effect that what is euphemistically described as a "clearing-up" is taking place in that island, and have the Government, in the circumstances, made up their minds as to the attitude they will take if the island is re-fortified, and thus avoid being in the usual position of being unable to make concessions gracefully?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe hon. Member is asking me a hypothetical question, and, 1744 in any case, it does not concern my Department.