HC Deb 03 July 1906 vol 159 cc1620-1
MR. LONSDALE

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether the International Commission, constituted in February last to examine the causes of the disturbances during last year in Crete, and to report on reforms to be introduced into the Cretan regime has formulated the results of its inquiries; and whether it may be expected that an announcement will be made shortly in regard to the future government of the island.

SIR EDWARD GREY

The International Commission made extensive recommendations as to administrative and economic reforms which are likely to receive the assent of the Powers concerned at an early date. When they are agreed on the steps to be taken the result will of course be made known.

MR. LONSDALE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that these delays are likely to lead to further disturbances? Crete has been for a long time in a more or less disturbed state.

SIR EDWARD GREY

The Government are quite aware of that, and the discussions are proceeding with a view to arriving at a decision as soon as possible.