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Oral Answers to Questions — Germany and Turkey (Treaty).

– in the House of Commons at on 12 May 1924.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury , Wolverhampton Bilston

18.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received a copy of the recent Treaty between Germany and Turkey; and whether he has taken care to see that this Treaty in no wise conflicts with the provisions laid down in the Treaty of Lausanne, especially Article 56?

Photo of Mr Arthur Ponsonby Mr Arthur Ponsonby , Sheffield, Brightside

His Majesty's Government have received the text of this Treaty. It does not conflict with any of the provisions of the Treaty of Lausanne.

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury , Wolverhampton Bilston

Could not a copy be laid on the Table of the House, for the information of Members?

Photo of Mr Arthur Ponsonby Mr Arthur Ponsonby , Sheffield, Brightside

I will make inquiries.

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