HC Deb 18 May 1936 vol 312 cc815-6
9. Mr. ELLIS SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will ask the Government of the United States of America to open negotiations with a view to reaching an agreement to bring about economic co-operation, and ask what steps His Majesty's Government can take to enable the United States of America to join the League of Nations?

Mr. EDEN

If the hon. Member has in mind the removal of obstructions to international trade, that is the constant aim of His Majesty's Government. They will at all times welcome the co-operation of the United States Government, as of

Mr. MABANE

Would it not be most unfair to make any such inquiries, in view of the fact that there is no sort of corroboration for the statements made in the question?