Oral Answers to Questions — Turkish Nationalist Government (Agreements).

– in the House of Commons at on 20 April 1921.

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Photo of Mr Barnet Kenyon Mr Barnet Kenyon , Chesterfield

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asked the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is in possession of the terms of the agreement between the Turkish Nationalist Government and France and Italy, respectively; and, if so, whether he will publish these agreements?

Mr. HARMSWORTH:

His Majesty's Government are aware of the terms of these agreements and are in communication with the French and Italian Governments on the subject. The question of their publication is one for the French and Italian Governments to decide.

Photo of Colonel Josiah Wedgwood Colonel Josiah Wedgwood , Newcastle-under-Lyme

Were we informed by the French and Italian Governments of these agreements before they were come to or after?

Mr. HARMSWORTH:

I would rather not answer any question on the subject without notice.

Photo of Colonel Josiah Wedgwood Colonel Josiah Wedgwood , Newcastle-under-Lyme

Are we entitled in this country also to come to an arrangement with the Turkish Nationalists without consulting our Allies?

Mr. HARMSWORTH:

Perhaps the hon. and gallant Gentleman will permit me not to pursue the topic at the present moment.

Photo of Mr Aneurin Williams Mr Aneurin Williams , Consett

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asked the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Foreign Office has yet received the terms of the agreement between France and the Kemalist Turks with regard to Cilicia and Northern Syria; and if he can say what those terms are, particularly with regard to the protection of the subject races?

Mr. HARMSWORTH:

His Majesty's Government are aware of the terms of this agreement and are in communication with the French Government on the subject. I would prefer, therefore, not to make any further statement on the subject at this stage.

Sir J. D. REES:

Does the hon. Gentleman treat this subject on the basis that the French are less likely to protect subject races than ourselves?

Mr. HARMSWORTH:

No, I certainly do not.