§ MR. J. H. DALZIEL (Kirkcaldy Burghs)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any proposal has been made by the Government for a conference of representatives of the Great Powers to discuss the present relations between Turkey and Greece; and if so, could he state what was the date of the proposal; and whether there is any immediate prospect of this or any other step being taken by the Powers with a view to the improvement of the present position of affairs?
MR. CURZONCommunications are passing between the Great Powers; but it is impossible at present to make any statement as to their character. There is an earnest desire on the part of the Powers to bring about a termination of the war, but it must be obvious that the first essential for successful mediation is that the belligerents should give evidence of their willingness to accept it.
§ MR. DALZIELasked whether he was to understand that the right hon. Gentleman refused to answer the terms of his Question?
MR. CURZONYes, Sir. The hon. Gentleman can interpret my answer in no other way. ["Hear, hear!" and laughter.]