§ 1. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has information concerning persons banished from Constantinople to Asia Minor; what is the condition of the banished persons; and whether they are provided with means of immediate livelihood and openings for continued subsistence?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Montagu), for the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs)My right hon. Friend has been informed by His Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople that a number of persons identified with opposition to the present regime have been deported to Sinope. A list of the principal exiles has been published in the local Press. My right hon. Friend has no information as to their condition nor can lie undertake any responsibility in the matter.
§ Mr. KINGWill he make inquiries as to their condition in view of the statements made that they are in a very necessitous state?
§ Mr. MONTAGUI think that question is answered by the last part of my answer and we "cannot undertake any responsibility."
§ 2. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received Consular or other reports concerning affairs in the vilayets of Turkey principally inhabited by Armenians; and whether the condition of these districts is peaceful?
§ Mr. MONTAGUMy right lion. Friend hag received some reports on the subject which show that a certain amount of unrest exists in the districts in question.