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Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons am ar 15 Gorffennaf 1925.

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Photo of Mr George Buchanan Mr George Buchanan , Glasgow Gorbals

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asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he has submitted proposals on behalf of the Government to the Government of Franco for common action against Communists; and, if so, whether he will place the proposals before the House?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

No, Sir. His Majesty's Government have not initiated nor been invited to participate in any common action against Communists.

Photo of Mr Benjamin Riley Mr Benjamin Riley , Dewsbury

Has the right hon. Gentleman had any correspondence with the French Government with regard to this?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

No, I have not. I really do not know what gave rise to these rumours. I think I know what gave rise to the question, but what gave rise to the rumours I do not know.

Photo of Mr Campbell Stephen Mr Campbell Stephen , Glasgow Camlachie

Is it not possible that it was some of the statements of speakers of the Conservative party in the Forest of Dean?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

I have even seen inaccuracies in the Labour Press.

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