(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.