§ 6. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether he is able to make any statement about the position of Iraq in relation to the war?
§ Mr. ButlerThe Treaty of Alliance between His Majesty's Government and the Iraqi Government lays down that if either of the parties becomes engaged in war, the other party will immediately come to his aid in the capacity of an ally The treaty further provides that the aid of the Iraqi Government will consist in furnishing to His Majesty's Government on Iraqi territory all facilities and assistance in their power, including the use of all means of communication. The Iraqi Government have made it clear that they are prepared to carry out their treaty obligations both in the letter and in the spirit. They have already severed relations with the German Government and have taken various measures of a precautionary kind which are regarded by His Majesty's Government as most satisfactory. I should like to take this opportunity of expressing 749 the appreciation of His Majesty's Government for the loyal and friendly attitude of their ally.