§ 20. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of British engagements to France, the French treaties of alliance with Russia, Rumania, Poland, and Yugoslavia are still in force?
§ Mr. ButlerThe hon. Member, no doubt, has in mind the Franco-Soviet Treaty of mutual assistance of 2nd May, 1935, the Franco-Polish Treaty of mutual guarantee of 16th October, 1925, the Franco-Rumanian Treaty of friendship of 10th June, 1926, and the Franco-Yugoslav Treaty of friendly understanding of nth November, 1927. So far as His Majesty's Government are aware, these treaties are all still in force.
§ Mr. ManderHave the Government definitely inquired from the French Government whether they are in force?
§ Mr. ButlerNo, Sir. As far as we are aware, they are in force.