Oral Answers to Questions — Defence Discussions, Singapore.

– in the House of Commons am ar 29 Mehefin 1939.

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Photo of Mr Arthur Henderson Mr Arthur Henderson , Kingswinford

asked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement on the recent defence discussions at Singapore?

Photo of Mr Neville Chamberlain Mr Neville Chamberlain , Birmingham, Edgbaston

As has been reported by the Press, the recent defence discussions at Singapore have been satisfactorily concluded. As in the case of other staff conversations, however, it would not be in the public interest to disclose any details of the discussions.

Photo of Mr Arthur Henderson Mr Arthur Henderson , Kingswinford

May the House take it that arrangements have been made for the fullest possible co-operation between the British and French forces in the Far East in event of an emergency?

Photo of Mr Neville Chamberlain Mr Neville Chamberlain , Birmingham, Edgbaston

That is one of objects of the discussions.