§ 5. Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received an official intimation as to whether or not Japan will 170 accept the 14-inch gun limit proposed by the London Naval Treaty, 1936?
§ Mr. EdenYes, Sir. The Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs communicated to His Majesty's Ambassador at Tokyo on 27th March the reply of the Japanese Government declining to accept the 14-inch gun limitation for future capital ships.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherAre there any communications in process between this country and the United States of America arising out of this decision?
§ Mr. EdenWe have communicated this decision to the other negotiators in respect of the London Treaty.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that, arising out of this decision of the Japanese Government, the value of the London Naval Treaty of 1936 is now practically nil?
§ Mr. A. V. AlexanderCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is intended to ask for a revision of the conditions of the London Treaty?