§ 10. Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he is aware that the Emperor of Ethiopia has sent a note to the Secretary-General of the League of Nations asking for League investigators to be sent to Addis Ababa to report on the recent massacres there; and whether His Majesty's Government will support such a request at the next meeting of the League Council?
15. Miss Rathboneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the fact that the Emperor of Abyssinia has now appealed to the League of Nations for an inquiry into the recent massacre in Addis Ababa, His Majesty's Government will use their influence to secure the holding of such an inquiry?
§ Mr. EdenA copy of the note in question was received this morning at the Foreign Office and is at present under examination.
§ 19. Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has now received a report from the British representative at Addis Ababa concerning the reprisals there following the attack upon Marshal Graziani; and whether he will make a statement, especially as to the number killed and their complicity or otherwise in the bomb throwing?
§ Mr. EdenI cannot add to the reply given by my noble Friend to questions asked on this subject on 8th March.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of how closely our action in regard to this matter will be followed by the coloured population in Africa under our government or control?
§ Sir A. SinclairAre the Government prepared to support the protest against this massacre which has been made by the Emperor of Ethiopia to the League?