§ Mr. BARKERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has received a memorial from the Abercarne branch of the League of Nations Union urging His Majesty's Government to approve the principles of the draft Treaty of Mutual Assistance in order to promote a reduction of armaments together with guarantees of security; and will he use his influence to give effect to the principles embodied in the question?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have received memorials to the effect mentioned from a number of branches of the union.1530W The general object of security and reduction of armaments is well known to be the aim of His Majesty's Government. I hope to be able to state their views on the draft Treaty shortly.