HC Deb 29 June 1939 vol 349 cc613-4
47. Mr. Arthur Henderson

asked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement on the recent defence discussions at Singapore?

The Prime Minister

As has been reported by the Press, the recent defence discussions at Singapore have been satisfactorily concluded. As in the case of other staff conversations, however, it would not be in the public interest to disclose any details of the discussions.

Mr. Henderson

May the House take it that arrangements have been made for the fullest possible co-operation between the British and French forces in the Far East in event of an emergency?

The Prime Minister

That is one of objects of the discussions.