HC Deb 23 April 1923 vol 163 cc23-4
33. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any further information regarding the Chester concession granted by the Angora Government; and whether the concession affects British interests in Turkey in any way?

Mr. McNEILL

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. Steps are being taken to ascertain the precise terms of the concession, but until they are known, it is impossible to reply to the second part of the question.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Can a copy of the concession be placed in the Library so that hon. Members may see it?

Mr. McNEILL

I will consider that point.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

When does the hon. Gentleman expect to get the terms?

Mr. McNEILL

That I cannot say. We have been trying to get them at Constantinople, and have found great difficulty in the matter.

Captain BENN

Has Admiral Chester the support of the Government in getting these concessions?

Mr. McNEILL

I must ask for notice of that question.