§ 32. Mr. W. Robertsasked the Prime Minister whether the British Government have been consulted about the proposed fortification by the Swedish and Finnish Governments of the Aaland Islands; and whether the views of the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics have been ascertained thereon?
§ Mr. ButlerHis Majesty's Government, having been asked by the Finnish and Swedish Governments for their views on the proposals of those Governments for the partial refortification of the Aaland Islands, have replied that they see no objection to the proposals in principle, on the understanding that, as they have been assured, the other interested Governments will also be consulted and the proposals then submitted to the Council of the League of Nations. I am not yet aware of the replies returned by the other Governments consulted.