§ 7. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the breach by Germany of the Kellogg Pact, to which the United States of America was a party, in her attack on Poland, he will consider the advisability of making representations to the United States Government with a view to the cessation of the supply of materials vital for war purposes by the United States to Germany?
§ Mr. ButlerHis Majesty's Government have already pointed out, in their communication to the League of Nations on 9th September, 1939, that the act of aggression of Germany against Poland was committed in disregard of the obligations which the German Government had assumed towards Poland and the other signatories of the Treaty for the Renunciation of War of 27th August, 1928. But the hon. Member will be aware that this Treaty does not contain any provision for the procedure to be followed or the action to be taken in the event of its violation by one of the signatories. In any case His Majesty's Government do not consider that it is for them to make proposals to the United States Government as to how that Government should regard the violation by Germany of a treaty to which the United States are a party.
§ Mr. ManderIn view of the fact that the Government have communicated with the League of Nations on this subject, and that America is not a member, would it not be more effective for them to consider making a direct approach to the United States Government themselves, concerning a matter of which they were really the promoters?
§ Mr. ButlerI think we must allow the United States to decide its own attitude.