asked the Prime Minister what Minister is to be in charge of the League of Nations questions; and who will attend meetings of the council on behalf of this country?

Questions in regard to the League of Nations should be addressed to my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. As regards the last part of the question, I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Would it be any use to put down this question again before the end of the Session?

I really do not think so. We are so pressed that it is very difficult to come to a decision of this kind.

Could it not be settled whether it is to be a Cabinet Minister or not?

No; that is one of the things I am considering.

Will the Prime Minister consider the advisability of our representative on the Council of the league of Nations being elected by Parliament instead of nominated by the Government?