HC Deb 31 May 1938 vol 336 c1861W
Mr. Fleming

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps must be taken by His Majesty's Government in order that the United Kingdom may withdraw from the convention of St. Germain-en-Laye; and whether any such steps are being taken by His Majesty's Government?

Mr. Stanley:

As the House was informed in December, 1935, His Majesty's Government have been advised that the Convention of St. Germain-en-Laye relating to the Congo Basin, cannot be terminated or modified except with the consent of all the parties concerned. His Majesty's Government then came to the conclusion that in the circumstances there were no effective steps which they could take in the matter, and they see no reason to modify the conclusion reached at that time.