HC Deb 13 January 1913 vol 46 cc1647-8
5. Mr. FALLE

asked if the Anglo-Turkish Convention, under which this country assumed possession of Cyprus and guaranteed the Asiatic possessions of Turkey, is still held to be binding on this country?

Mr. ACLAND

The answer is in the affirmative. If the hon. Member will read the Convention he will see that the guarantee is conditional and not absolute.