asked the Prime Minister whether he will lay papers showing the correspondence and minutes of interviews with French statesmen relative to the four questions of cancellation or funding of debt, the Turkish Question, Tangier, and reparation and sanction?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN (Leader of the House):

I am unable to lay papers regarding the cancellation or funding of debt, and until the situation has developed no decision can be taken regarding the publication of correspondence on the Turkish Question. The desirability of laying papers in regard to reparation and sanctions is under consideration. In regard to Tangier, it is hoped that a conference will take place here in the latter part of next month, arid pending this discussion it would be premature to consider laying papers.

Could we get any papers laid on the question on the cancellation or the funding of the debts before the House rises—may we have these papers shortly?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

I could not say whether it is possible to lay papers before the end of the Session. At the present time I am not in a position to lay any.

Are we to understand that when the conference takes place in London on Tangier it is to be between the British and French Governments or between the British, French and Spanish Governments?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

Between the French, British and Spanish Governments.

Lieut.-Colonel J. WARD:

Has the British Government suggested to the French Government that it is undesirable to proceed with the building of the fort at Tangier, in accordance with their order, until after the conference has been held arid a decision arrived at?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

I must ask my hon. and gallant Friend for notice of that question.