asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that, although Germany agreed under the Treaty of Versailles to treat, our citizens on an equal footing with German citizens, municipalities such as Berlin and Baden-Baden lay special taxes on British visitors and municipal taxes on their hotel rooms, while in Potsdam and Thuringia special taxes are levied on British subjects; and what steps are being taken to check these breaches of the Treaty?

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer which T gave on this subject on 27th instant to the Noble Lord the Member for South Battersea (Viscount Curzon).

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the fact that the time allowed under the Treaty of Versailles for the discussion and consideration of the Draft Conventions adopted at Geneva in 1921 has now expired, he will state whether the Government has arrived at decisions regarding the action to be taken concerning these Conventions; and, if so, whether he will inform the House what these decisions are?

The Conventions and recommendations adopted at Geneva in 1921 are still under the consideration of His Majesty's Government. I would point out that under the Treaty there is an extended period which, in fact, does not expire till May, 1923.

(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether he has any information to give to the House regarding the action which the French Government contemplates in the event of a failure to come to a financial agreement with Germany; whether any communications have now passed between His Majesty's Government and the Government of France on this subject; and, if so, whether any statement regarding them can be made?

No, Sir. We have received no information as to the proposals of the French Government in the circumstances indicated, but discussion is now taking place as to a preliminary meeting of the Allied Prime Ministers.

Will that meeting be soon? Will it be while the Lausanne Conference is still sitting?

I think so. Communications have been made to me on the subject, and I have made the request that, if possible, it should be postponed until after Christmas.