§ Major BeamishMay I now ask Question No. 8?
§ Mr. MayhewOur information suggests that the Roumanian and Bulgarian armed forces are in excess of the figures laid down in the Peace Treaties, and that, while the Hungarian forces may still be below Treaty strength, their expansion is now contemplated.
§ Major BeamishAre there not many reliable indications that the armed forces of these three countries, not including the para-military organisations, are at least twice as much as are allowed under the Peace Treaties and possibly three times as much? Does the hon. Gentleman intend to insist on our rights under the Treaty or not?
§ Mr. MayhewI am aware, as I have said, that the armed forces are in excess of the figures laid down in the Treaties. Many of the same factors regarding implementation apply as those I have referred to in answer to the previous Question.
§ Mr. Joynson-HicksSome of the factors are by no means identical in the two Questions. Can the hon. Gentleman give the House some indication of any steps we are taking to enforce the terms of these Treaties?
§ Mr. MayhewWe have taken action, but I might perhaps have notice before giving the steps we have taken.
§ Colonel Gomme-DuncanIn view of the undoubted fact that Russia is preparing an offensive from Finland to Hungary, is it not very important that these areas should be kept under the closest inspection?
§ Mr. MayhewI cannot accept the assumption in that question but, nevertheless, these areas ought to be kept under close inspection.
§ Mr. KeelingDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that our right to information includes information about police forces receiving military training?
§ Mr. MayhewYes, Sir.
§ Major BeamishOwing to the unsatisfactory nature of the answer to both these Questions, I beg to give notice that I shall raise the matter at the earliest opportunity.