International Office for Refugees.

Oral Answers to Questions — League of Nations. – in the House of Commons at on 18 February 1935.

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Photo of Mr Rhys Davies Mr Rhys Davies , Westhoughton

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asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has considered the communication from the Secretary-General of the League, asking what action His Majesty's Government recommends on the report of the Nansen international office for refugees; and whether His Majesty's Government will follow the recommendation of the Assembly of the League that Governments should put at the disposal of that office credits which would enable it to settle refugees in countries which were willing to receive them?

Photo of Mr John Simon Mr John Simon , Spen Valley

I am aware of the terms of the resolution passed by the 15th Assembly of the League of Nations in regard to the report of the Nansen international office for refugees for the year ending the 30th June, 1934, but His Majesty's Government have not yet received a communication from the Secretary-General of the League of Nations of the nature referred to by the hon. Member. As soon as such a communication is received, the terms of His Majesty's Government's reply will be most carefully considered.

Photo of Mr Rhys Davies Mr Rhys Davies , Westhoughton

Will His Majesty's Government give a general approval to this proposal?

Photo of Mr John Simon Mr John Simon , Spen Valley

I am sure that His Majesty's Government, in common with the other Governments at Geneva, will desire to take their part.

Photo of Major-General Sir Alfred Knox Major-General Sir Alfred Knox , Wycombe

Will specially generous treatment be given to the Russian refugees who have been exiled from their homes for 16 years?