§ 22. Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Prime Minister what reply has been received by His Majesty's Chargé Affaires in Rome to his further representations concerning the strength of the Italian forces in Libya?
§ Mr. ButlerThe Counsellor at His Majesty's Embassy in Rome had a further conversation with the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs on 16th March. The position remains unchanged.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherIs it the case that the position as regards the Italian troops in Libya at present constitutes a breach of the terms of the Anglo-Italian Agreement?
§ Mr. ButlerWe have debated this question and have had questions and answers on it a great number of times, and I do not think that I can add anything to what I have said.
§ Sir Archibald SinclairWhen the right hon. Gentleman says that the position is unchanged, does he mean that the number of Italian troops in Libya remains at 60,000, as on the last occasion?
§ Mr. ButlerIt remains as I last stated it.