HC Deb 12 July 1939 vol 349 cc2218-9
13. Mr. N. Maclean

asked the Prime Minister whether the terms of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty, now in operation, have been published; and when they were submitted to Parliament for ratification?

Mr. Butler

I presume that the hon. Member refers to the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation signed in London on 3rd April, 1911. The treaty was presented to Parliament in April, 1911, and published in June, 1911.

Mr. Maclean

May I point out, on a point of Order, that the Minister is under a misunderstanding? I am not referring to the Treaty of 1911, but to the Treaty that was concluded after the Washington Conference in 1921. Can the right hon. Gentleman give me any particulars regarding that, as that is the Treaty that is now in operation?

Mr. Butler

The presumption upon which I based by answer was with regard to the Treaty of 1911. If the hon. Member will put down another question, I will give him an answer about the Treaty of 1921.

Mr. Maclean

Are we to understand that the whole diplomatic policy of this Government is based on the Treaty of 1911