§ 16. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether in view of the fact that, in accordance with the resolution passed at, the last meeting of the Council of the League of Nations, Switzerland is no longer bound to participate in economic or financial sanctions, other members of the League are now freed from their obligations to Switzerland on this matter so far as the Covenant is concerned?
§ Mr. ButlerThis point was dealt with by the Rapporteur on this question in his speech before the Council on 14th May. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of this speech, and of the remarks by another member of the Council to which the Rapporteur was referring.
§ Mr. ManderIn the view of the British Government, is it the case that, now that Switzerland expects to give no help to any other member of the League, she herself still expects any help under the Covenant from other members of the League?
§ Mr. ButlerIf the hon. Member will refer to the speech of the Rapporteur, he will see the importance that has been attached to the principles of the Covenant.
§ Mr. A. HendersonAre we to understand that no decision was actually taken by the Council of the League?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir.