HC Deb 09 June 1921 vol 142 c2049
40. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether any arrangements have yet been made for a conference to decide the fate of Upper Silesia; and whether British troops there are being employed in driving back German insurgents while French troops are carrying on their previous role in the area under the control of Polish insurgents?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

His Majesty's Government are ready for a conference at an early date, but the arrangements have not yet been made. The British troops in Silesia are co-operating with other Allied troops to restore and maintain order, but there has been no conflict between the British troops and the German Self-Protection Organisations. The measures necessary for the suppression of the Polish insurrection by the Allied troops, acting in co-operation, are now being considered.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

What is it that is obstructing or delaying the meeting of the conference to decide the settlement of Upper Silesia?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I think it is because other parties to the conference are not ready.

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