§ 24. Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, at the forthcoming world disarmament talks, he will propose that any world disarmament convention achieved would apply to the defence forces allotted to Western Germany under the Paris Agreements in equal proportion to all other countries.
§ Mr. NuttingHer Majesty's Government have always maintained that any world disarmament convention should apply to all countries. One of the tasks of the Disarmament Sub-Committee, which is expected to begin meeting in London towards the end of next month, will be to reach agreement on the method of limiting armed forces and armaments all over the world.
§ Mr. HendersonWould not the Minister agree that the best way of settling the problem of German rearmament would be to achieve a world disarmament agreement which would limit the armed forces of all countries?
§ Mr. NuttingI certainly agree with the right hon. and learned Gentleman on that. Indeed, I would go further and say that that would be one of the best ways of achieving a solution to many of the other outstanding problems.