HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 cc663-4W
Mr. MOSLEY

asked the Prime Minister what qualifications Lord D'Abernon possesses superior to those of trained diplomats which postulate his appointment as Ambassador to Germany; and whether it is the considered policy of His Majesty's Government to offer the more responsible posts of the diplomatic service to persons without diplomatic training, seeing that this policy is not calculated to attract talent to the diplomatic service?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The appointment of Lord D'Abernon has been made with special reference to the economic and financial problems of the international situation, in which matters Lord D'Abernon possesses particular experience and qualifications. The appointment is of a temporary character. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.