HC Deb 13 February 1939 vol 343 c1353
25. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Prime Minister whether any further progress has been made concerning an international air disarmament conference; and whether he has been, or will be, in communication with appropriate Governments respecting the matter?

The Prime Minister

The necessary survey by the various Departments of His Majesty's Government of this highly complex problem is still in progress, and accordingly I am not at present in a position to make any statement on the matter.

Mr. Sorensen

Would not the right hon. Gentleman at least inform the House with regard to the last part of my question?

The Prime Minister

No, Sir, we shall not be in communication until we have made up our minds as to the best course in this matter.

Mr. Sorensen

Do I understand that the right hon. Gentleman has not made up his mind as to the best way by which disarmament can be brought about?

The Prime Minister

That is exactly what I said.