11. Mr. J. J. Davidsonasked the Prime Minister whether General Franco's Government have been invited by the Council of the League or otherwise to become members of the League of Nations?
§ Mr. ButlerSpain is a member of the League of Nations, and there is no question of a special invitation being required.
Mr. DavidsonIn view of the recent recognition, does the Minister think there is any possibility of the newly recognised Government becoming in the near future a member of the peace group against aggression?
§ Mr. ButlerI cannot answer for another Government. I have said that Spain is a member of the League of Nations.
Mr. DavidsonIs the newly recognised Government carrying on the commitments of the Spanish Government, who were members of the League of Nations?
§ Mr. ButlerI cannot answer that question.
§ Mr. ManderIs it clear from what the right hon. Gentleman has said that Franco's Government is now in the full sense a member of the League of Nations?
§ Mr. ButlerSpain is a member of the League of Nations. That is all I can say.