§ Mr. RENNIE SMITHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if the extension of membership on the Council of the League beyond that of Germany was discussed at Locarno; and, if so, whether he can give the House any information as to the nature of the discussion?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir. The Powers represented at Locarno who were members of the Council of the League had already expressed their willingness to support the election of Germany to a permanent seat on the Council, but no question was raised as to the claims of other Powers, and I never heard it suggested then or earlier that the agreement to support Germany implied an agreement to oppose every other change.