§ 22. Colonel Wedgwoodasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any approach has been, or will be, made to the Government of the Soviet Union of 18 Socialist Republics concerning the possibility of joint or parallel action in connection with Czechoslovakia or whether any such steps are being taken via France or the League?
§ Sir J. SimonHis Majesty's Government have not made any approach to the Soviet or French Governments nor to the League of Nations of the nature envisaged by the right hon. and gallant Gentleman. As was stated in this House on 17th February, this country has always had the friendliest feelings towards the Czechoslovak nation and is fully aware of the treaties which bind Czechoslovakia to other Powers. I do not think that there is anything that I can usefully add to that statement for the moment.
§ Colonel WedgwoodIn view of the increased danger of the situation to Czechoslovakia, would it not be advisable even now to make approaches to Russia and France with regard to concerted action when next this sort of thing takes place?
§ 25. Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the repudiation by Germany of the Locarno treaty, he can say whether the arbitration treaty between Germany and Czechoslovakia, initialled at Locarno on 16th October, 1925, and included in the Locarno protocol, is still in operation?
§ Sir J. SimonHis Majesty's Government understand that this treaty is still in operation.
§ Mr. HendersonIn view of the fact that that this treaty was included in the Locarno Protocol, may I ask whether, in the event of action on the part of Germany in breach of the agreement, the Government would not be seriously concerned?
§ Sir J. SimonI do not think that that question arises, in view of the answer which I have just given.