HC Deb 01 February 1939 vol 343 cc180-1
2. Mr. Mander

asked the Prime Minister what action it is proposed to take to assist in preserving peace in Eastern Europe, in view of the agitation taking place in connection with the Ukraine?

Mr. Butler

My Noble Friend is not aware of any abnormal developments in either the Polish or Soviet Ukraine such as might indicate that the peace of Europe is threatened in those quarters.

Mr. Mander

Can the Minister say whether Herr Hitler has made up his mind to strike through the Ukraine or towards the West as his next move?

4. Mr. Mander

asked the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make with regard to the present position in Memel?

Mr. Butler

As a result of the recent elections, a new Directorate has taken office at Memel under the presidency of M. Bertuleit, who has proclaimed his intention of conducting the administration on national-socialist principles. Various measures in conformity with those principles have already been adopted, but the Lithuanian Government have not so far taken exception to them.

Mr. Mander

Is the Minister satisfied that the new regulations being put into force are in conformity with the Statute of Memel?

Mr. Butler

As I have said, we have received no information to the contrary from the Lithuanian Government.