HC Deb 18 March 1920 vol 126 cc2358-9
29. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister whether he has now received information regarding the reported mobilisation of several classes of Hungarian conscripts: and what action is contemplated by His Majesty's Government?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am still awaiting the Report of His Majesty's High Commissioner at Budapesth.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

If it be the fact that the Government in Hungary are mobilising will that not be an evasion of the Peace Treaty of a very serious nature? Can the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that this will be viewed with grave displeasure by His Majesty's Government and steps taken to prevent mobilisation in view of the unrest it causes?

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Surely, if it is the fact that Hungary has broken the Peace Treaty the Government will have heard of it.

The PRIME MINISTER

I would rather not give a further answer. We have certain information, but it is not quite enough for me to give an answer which goes beyond this House and even beyond this country. I must be very careful what I say, and I must wait until the reports come in.

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