HC Deb 05 December 1938 vol 342 cc875-6W
Captain Plugge

asked the Prime Minister whether he can state the exact significance of the recent changes of the composition of the Non-Intervention Committee; when this body last met; and when it is expected next to meet?

Mr. Butler

His Majesty's Government have been informed by the Belgian and Swedish Governments that they have decided to withdraw their representatives from the Chairman's Sub-Committee of the Non-Intervention Committee. In taking note, with regret, of this decision, His Majesty's Government have expressed the hope that both Governments will continue to be represented on the main Committee and that they will continue to adhere to the non-intervention agreements. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer to the reply given to the hon. Member for Rotherham (Mr. Dobbie) on 24th November.