Former MP for Penistone
Can the hon. Gentleman say the date on which the reports were received?
Arising out of the original answer, can the Prime Minister say whether the statement made by one of the British delegates at Geneva, as to the status of Georgia in relation to the British recognition of the Soviet Republics, is in accordance with the statement that he has now made?
Is the Prime Minister aware that one of the British delegates, namely, Professor Gilbert Murray, stated that the recognition of the Soviet Republics was only in relation to territories where the authority of those Republics was accepted, and that recognition was given by His Majesty's Government expressly for the purpose of showing that there was a reservation in the case of Georgia; and is...
Are we to understand that, in fact, no reservation was made in respect of Georgia, and that, when a British delegate at Geneva stated in the Assembly of the League of Nations that such a reservation was made, he was not correctly representing the position of His Majesty's Government?
On a point of Order. I wish for a ruling from you, Sir, regarding the appearance of such questions on the Paper. On frequent occasions it has been ruled from tins Chair and by the Clerks at the Table that no questions are allowed, either to the Prime Minister or to any other Minister, regarding any unofficial conference, unless—[HON. MEMBERS: "Oh!"]—yes, unless the resolutions referred to...
On the point of Order. Are we to understand—[Interruption.] I wish to know for the guidance of the House whether the practice, which in the past has been disallowed to Members in every section of the House, and which has now been allowed for the first time to supporters of the Government, is to be extended to all parts of the House?
Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the building trade has been in recess whilst the House has been up?
Is it because they are conscientious objectors or passive resisters?
