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Oral Answers to Questions — Rhine Commission.

– in the House of Commons at on 9 December 1920.

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Photo of Mr James Gilbert Mr James Gilbert , Southwark Central

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asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will state the names of the countries represented on the Rhine Commission; how many representatives each country has; what are the names of the British representatives; and where any representations affecting British trade interests on the Rhine should be sent?

Mr. HARMSWORTH:

Under the Treaties of Peace the Central Commission of the Rhine is to consist of:

  • 2 representatives of the Netherlands.
  • 2 representatives of Switzerland.
  • 4 representatives of German riparian States.
  • 5 representatives of France, including the President of the Commission.
  • 2 representatives of Great Britain.
  • 2 representatives of Italy.
  • 2 representatives of Belgium.
The Netherlands and Swiss Governments have not yet nominated their representatives.
  • The British representatives are:
  • Colonel Baldwin, C.B.
  • Brigadier-General H. O. Mance, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
The Central Commission is not directly concerned with British trade interests and representations affecting those interests on the Rhine should be made to the D.O.T. or the British Consular officers of the district.

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