§ 2. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the Rumanian Government have suppressed most of the newspapers in Rumania which were printed in the Russian, Ukrainian, or Jewish language, numbering four Ukrainian, 11 Russian, and 20 Jewish newspapers; and, as this action is in contravention of the provisions of the minorities treaty giving special language rights to minorities, to which Great 1863 Britain is a signatory, what action has been taken?
§ Mr. ButlerI understand that a number of newspapers have recently been suppressed, but I have no detailed information as to the grounds on which action has been taken. As the hon. Member is aware, the provisions of the Rumanian minorities treaty are placed under the guarantee of the League of Nations, and any complaint that these provisions had been infringed would be a matter to be dealt with by the League in accordance with the established procedure.
§ Mr. ManderWill advantage be taken of the presence of King Carol in the near future to discuss, either formally or informally, all these matters?
§ Mr. Speaker rose—
§ Mr. ManderMay I ask for an answer to my question, as King Carol is to visit this country and there is very strong feeling about what is being done? Will opportunity be taken to call his attention to it?
§ Mr. ButlerI can give no undertaking to the hon. Gentleman, but I will certainly note the point that he has made.