§ 6. Mr. Manderasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider the advisability, in connection with the negotiations for a general settlement with Italy, of suggesting that the Emperor of Abyssinia might be given jurisdiction over certain territory therein under conditions to be mutually agreed between Great Britain, Italy, and the League of Nations?
§ The Prime MinisterI cannot pledge myself in advance with regard to any discussions which His Majesty's Government may have with the Italian Government on the subject of Abyssinia.
§ Mr. ManderDoes not the Prime Minister consider that this is one of the things that might be brought forward? Might it not be to the advantage of Italy, and leave us with some shred of honour on this subject?
§ Mr. Wedgwood BennAt what stage will the House of Commons be consulted as to the terms to be made with the Duce?
§ The Prime MinisterLater on.
§ Mr. KirkwoodCan the Prime Minister tell us, in view of the arrangement which has been come to between him and Signor Mussolini, whether the relations between this country and Signor Mussolini are any more friendly than they were when the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Warwick and Leamington (Mr. Eden) was Foreign Secretary?