London, Mar. 19.
The debate on the Finnish question in the House of Commons is unlikely io exert any great pressure on the present formation of the Cabinet and leaves Mr. Neville Chamberlain's hands free to make whatever alterations he deems necessary during the Easter holidays, political quarters agreed this evening.
Naturally, they added, a great deal depends on the Cabinet moves in Paris, where unexpected alterations or the composition of a War Cabinet may have direct repercussions in London, the same quarters said.
Foreign observers generally stated the House appeared to have found entire satisfaction in the Prime Minister's statement on the Finnish affair.
They pointed out that M.P.'s would not consider the suggestion put forward by Mr. Leslie Here-Belisha, former War Secretary, that the Allies should have taken action independently and even against the will of the Scandinavian capitals, All M.P.'s at the same time agreed, however, that the Allies must take timely diplomatic action whenever an opportunity arises. To date, the European situation has been unfavourable to any such initiative.
Mr, Chamberlain's words this afternoon, observers declared, reminded them of the arguments put forward some weeks ago by the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill regarding the duties of neutral nations. ers noted that not even mem-e Opposition placed any e Government for sh affair. Gen-
Germany pri-lo for the defection ations.—Havas.
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