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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23392, 7 July 1939, Page 11

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IMPRESS THE GERMANS BRITISH DETERMINATION COMMONS DISCUSSION PREMIER'S ASSURANCES By Telegraph—Press Association;— Copyright British Wireless LONDON, July f> Several questions were asked in the House of Commons to-day about the situation at Danzig. The Foreign Under-Secretary, Mr. R. A. Butler, agreed in reply to Mr. F. S. Cocks (Labour —Broxtowe) that certain of the military preparations reported to be taking place at Danzig appeared to constitute a breach of Article V. of the Danzig Statute. Mr. Butler reaffirmed that Britain is keeping in close touch with Poland and France regarding all aspects of the Danzig situation. Air. S. V. Adams (Conservative — West Leeds) asked it, in view of these reported illegal proceedings, such as the importations of munitions and arms into the Free City, the Prime Minister would take steps, while there was time, to impress upon Germany the determination of the British people, by taking some physical action, such as the mobilisation of the Fleet. Air. Chamberlain replied: "The Government will not fail to take any steps which may seem necessary or desirable to make absolutely clear its attitude, which has already been stated with precision in Ministers' recent speeches." The Prime Minister was also asked if Britain was consulted regarding, and had fully associated herself with, representations made on Saturday by France to Germany. Mr. Butler, who replied, said: "Britain was not previously consulted in this particular matter, although 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."