Anglo-German Naval Agreement.

Oral Answers to Questions — India. – in the House of Commons am ar 5 Mehefin 1939.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Reginald Fletcher Mr Reginald Fletcher , Nuneaton

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now make a statement regarding the recently-denounced Anglo-German Naval Treaty?

Photo of Mr R.A. Butler Mr R.A. Butler , Saffron Walden

I regret that I am not yet in a position to add anything to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member on 8th May.

Photo of Mr Reginald Fletcher Mr Reginald Fletcher , Nuneaton

Are His Majesty's Government considering negotiating a further naval agreement as suggested by Herr Hitler; and, further, have they yet come to any decision as regards the scrapping of ships of the "Royal Oak" class?

Photo of Mr R.A. Butler Mr R.A. Butler , Saffron Walden

I cannot enter into technical and detailed points at this stage, except to say, that as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister informed the hon. and gallant Member on 8th May, the whole situation created by the denunciation of that agreement is being considered in all its aspects?

Mr. Davidson:

Surely the Undersecretary can reply to the question of whether His Majesty's Government are contemplating another treaty?

Photo of Mr R.A. Butler Mr R.A. Butler , Saffron Walden

I regret that I cannot add to the answer already given.

Photo of Mr Reginald Fletcher Mr Reginald Fletcher , Nuneaton

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether an announcement is to be expected quickly?

Photo of Mr R.A. Butler Mr R.A. Butler , Saffron Walden

Certainly the matter is reaching a stage when I think some announcement may be made in the near future.