§ DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether the report is true that the British Ambassador in Constantinople, acting in concert with the Austrian and Italian Ambassadors, have protested in the names of their respective Governments against the Mission of General Ernroth to Sofia; whether the case has been submitted to Germany for arbitration; and, whether that Power has consented to undertake the office?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) () Manchester, N.E.I am not able to give the hon. Member any information on the subject of his Question.
§ DR. TANNERMay I ask the right Gentleman what reason he can allege for not answering the Question, or is there any reason—[" Order ! "]
§ SIR JAMES FERGUSSONIt is extremely inexpedient to give any information on the subject.
§ DR. TANNERWhen may I expect to get an answer?
§ MR. SPEAKEROrder, order !
§ DR. TANNERI expect to get an answer, and I shall put the Question down again.