Afternoon: As agreed in cabinet Grey tells Lichnowsky that the German position on Belgian neutrality is a matter of “very great regret”. The neutrality of Belgium affects public opinion in Britain.
In response to a question from Lichnowsky he also says if Germany did pledge not to violate the neutrality of Belgium, Britain could not promise British neutrality.
He explains he has not used Lichnowsky’s pledge (given at their morning meeting) during the cabinet meeting.