Ex-Sultan of Turkey.

Oral Answers to Questions — Near East. – in the House of Commons at on 27 November 1922.

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Photo of Major Frederick Kelley Major Frederick Kelley , Rotherham

21.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the intention of the British Government to keep the late Sultan of Turkey at a cost of £100 per week?

Photo of Mr James Sexton Mr James Sexton , St Helens

33.

asked the Prime Minister if the deposed ex-Sultan of Turkey is in receipt of monetary assistance from His Majesty's Government; and, if so, from what fund and what is his private income?

Photo of Mr Ronald McNeill Mr Ronald McNeill , Canterbury

The question of the extent to which His Majesty's Government should bear unavoidable expenditure caused by the Sultan's temporary accommodation in Malta is at present under consideration. Inquiry is being made on the subject of the Sultan's private resources, on which His Majesty's Government at present have no information.

Photo of Mr James Sexton Mr James Sexton , St Helens

When it comes about that he is receiving financial assistance, will he sign the unemployment register before he receives the dole?

Photo of Mr John Jones Mr John Jones , West Ham Silvertown

Fifteen shillings a week and 1s. for each wife.