§ 5. Mr. Thorneasked the Prime Minister whether the Government have given notice to the League of Nations of their intention to apply the escalator clause of the London Naval Treaty of 1933; and what effect it will have upon other nations?
§ Mr. ButlerThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part of the question, I am unable to express an opinion as to the effect upon other nations.