League Of Nations

25.

Lord ROBERT CECIL
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?

The PRIME MINISTER
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.

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

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

Lord R.CECIL
Could it not be settled whether it is to be a Cabinet Minister or not?

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

Mr. PONSONBY
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?