HC Deb 22 March 1939 vol 345 cc1289-90W
Sir E. Graham-Little

asked the Prime Minister whether he has considered the possibility of establishing a world court of international justice as the alternative to the attempted settlement of international disputes by armed conflict; and whether he is prepared, after the necessary consideration, to frame and submit proposals to that end for discussion with other Governments?

Mr. Butler

The Permanent Court of International Justice already exists, and in the view of His Majesty's Government there is no practical possibility of promoting a plan for any other world court of international justice.