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Danzig

Volume 350: debated on Friday 4 August 1939

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20.

asked the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make on the growth of Nazi aggression in Danzig?

26.

asked the Prime Minister whether he can state the extent to which Danzig has now been militarised?

There has in recent weeks been increasing military and paramilitary activity in the Free City. As the Prime Minister stated in the Debate on Monday, the local situation is being carefully watched and the Polish Government is maintaining close contact with His Majesty's Government.

Will the mounting of heavy guns in Danzig be a test of direct aggression?

Would the right hon. Gentleman say whether the High Commissioner for Danzig keeps the League of Nations informed of all proceedings there, in accordance with his duties?

Yes, Sir, the High Commissioner is in touch with the Committee of Three, appointed by the Council to follow the situation.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is not the case that Danzig, in effect, has already been completely handed over to the Reich, except for the introduction of heavy artillery which would command Gdynia?