HC Deb 07 December 1926 vol 200 cc1934-5W
Mr. RENNIE SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, as at the present time, the British Government is hound by All-in Arbitration Treaties to any other country, and, if so, which?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

The only existing Treaty of this nature is that with Uruguay of 18th April, 1918.

Mr. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can give the names of the countries which have made offers of all-in arbitration to this country during the lifetime of the present Government?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Inquiries whether His Majesty's Government would be prepared to conclude treaties of this nature have been received in the case of Denmark, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain and Switzerland.