BRITAIN IN CLOSE TOUCH

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 6 July 1939, Page 7

BRITAIN IN CLOSE TOUCH

ALL ASPECTS OF SITUATION REFERENCE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS lßritish Official Wireless. 'Received 6th July. 11.22 a.m. > RUGBY. sth July. There were a number of questions in the House of Commons to-dnv on DanThe Parliamentary Under-Secrctary for Foreign Affairs. Mr R. A. Butler, agreed, in reply to Mr F. Seymour Cocks <Lab.) that certain of the military preparations reported to be taking place in Danzig appeared to constitute a breach of article five of the Danzig Statute; and re-affirmed that Britain v as keeping in close touch with Poland and France regarding all aspects of the Danzig situation.

Mr S. V. T. Adams 'Con.) asked if in view of these reported illegal proceedings such as importations of munitions and armed men into the Free City, the Prime Minister would take steps, while tl ere was time, to impress on Germany the determination of the British people, by some physical action, such as the mobilisation of the fleet. Mr Chamberlain replied: The Government will not fail to take any steps which may seem necessary or desirable t«, make absolutely clear its altitude, which has already been stated with precision by Ministers in recent speeches." Mr Chamberlain was also asked if Britain was consulted regarding, and had fully associated herself with, rept esentations mode on Saturday by Fiance to Germany. Mr R. A. Butler. Parliamentary Un-der-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, who replied, said:' "Britain was not previously consulted in this particular matter. though she has been kept fully informed by France. Britain’s attitude has been made clear in recent statements. and there is no divergence of view between the two Governments." FURTHER AUDIENCES BY THE KING British Official Wiret*** RUGBY, 4th July. The King gave separate audiences to the Air Secretary. Sir Kingsley Wood, and the Ambassador to Poland. Sir Howard Kennard.