§ 50. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether papers will be laid on the reasons for the decision to allow the annexation of Eastern Galicia by the Polish Republic; and what steps are being taken to safeguard the rights of majorities in that country?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Ronald McNeill)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The reasons for the decision whereby East Galicia has been incorporated in the Polish State and the position with regard to the extent of the rights to be enjoyed by the local population were explained in my answers on 27th March and 21st March to questions by the hon. and gallant Member and by the hon. Member for Acton (Sir H. Brittain) respectively.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYMay I have answer to the second part. of my question?
§ Mr. McNEILLI said that the position with regard to the extent of the rights to be enjoyed by the local population had been explained.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the autonomy legislation has been passed by the Polish Diet., and in view of the interest taken in this question in this House will he secure. a copy of the legislation that has been passed, so that we may see what steps are being taken to protect the rights of these peoples?
§ Mr. McNEILLThat will probably be practical, and I shall certainly see if it can be done.