Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce. – in the House of Commons am ar 7 Gorffennaf 1925.
Mr Jack Lawson
, Chester-le-Street
asked the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to publish the Report of the recent International Conference on Traffic in Arms; if so, when we may expect such Report; and whether the House will have an opportunity of discussing its findings?
Mr Worthington Evans
, Colchester
The Conference has issued no Report. Its conclusions are embodied in a Convention, which was signed by the British delegate. I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary that a copy will be placed in the library of the House. The last part of the question should be addressed to the Prime Minister.
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