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Oral Answers to Questions — Slovakia (Magyars)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 February 1947.

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Photo of Mr John Haire Mr John Haire , Wycombe 12:00, 3 February 1947

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the continuing deportation of Magyars from Slovakia; and, as this is in contravention of decisions recently taken at the Paris Peace Conference concerning this minority problem, if he will take steps to expedite the direct negotiations between the two countries.

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