HC Deb 07 March 1912 vol 35 c516
Mr. KING

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any treaty or undertaking is known to exist between the Powers of the Triple Alliance by which Italy is allowed a free hand, or is supported by the other Powers of the Alliance, in her attempt to make Tripoli an Italian province?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Edward Grey)

I have no knowledge of any such treaty or undertaking.