§ 5. Sir HILDRED CARLILEasked whether, in the event of the European congress or conference being called to consider the settlement of Turkish affairs after the conclusion of hostilities, the discussion will be limited to matters immediately arising out of the war, or will also embrace the special relations of Turkey with other Powers; and, if so, in what respect British interests are likely to be affected?
§ Sir E. GREYThe question of whether a conference should or should not be held has not yet been definitely considered by the Powers, and I am, therefore, not in a position to make any statement as to its possible scope and programme.
§ 7. Mr. KINGasked whether the Great Powers are acting in union in making any demands on the allied Balkan States or on Servia with regard to annexing any part of the Adriatic coast, or whether Austria-Hungary, is pressing independently her demands upon Servia?
§ Sir E. GREYSo far as I am aware, it would not convey an accurate impression to say that any of the Great Powers have yet formulated demands on the allied States, though exchanges of views have continued to pass between the Powers since the beginning of the war. The view of His Majesty's Government, which is shared by the other Powers, is that it would be undesirable that any part of the eventual settlement should be separated from the whole by premature discussion.