§ 6. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister what action was taken by the recent meeting of the Assembly of the League of Nations with reference to the election of judges to the Permanent Court of International Justice?
§ The Prime MinisterAt its meeting in December the Assembly of the League of Nations decided that in existing circumstances it was not advisable to proceed to the election of the members of the Permanent Court of International Justice.
§ Mr. ManderCan the Prime Minister say by what authority the judges are able to continue their functions? What arrangements are made about that?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir. Under Article 13, paragraph 3, of the Statutes of the Court.