§ 46. Mr. Sandysasked the Prime Minister whether he will give an assurance that His Majesty's Government will not enter into negotiations with any foreign Power regarding proposals for the relinquishment of British sovereignty or administration in respect of any British colonies, protectorates, or mandated territories, without previously obtaining the approval of the House of Commons?
§ The Prime MinisterI have nothing to add to the assurance given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Colonies in the course of his speech in this House on Wednesday last.
§ Mr. SandysIn view of the fact that the statement referred to by the Prime 1796 Minister contains no undertaking that the Government will consult Parliament before as opposed to after entering into negotiations of this kind with a foreign Power, would not my right hon. Friend consider giving a more specific assurance?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir, I do not think I can undertake to do that.