HC Deb 31 December 1916 vol 88 cc1589-90
8. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether an ultimatum has been delivered to King Constantine of Greece, or whether the communication is one of a series of Notes; and whether, if it be an ultimatum, steps will be taken on the expiry of the allotted time to recognise M. Venizelos and to extend his Government to the whole of Greece?

Lord R. CECIL

No ultimatum has been delivered to the Greek Government beyond that accepted by them on the 14th instant.

Mr. LYNCH

Has that been followed up by any definite action in accordance with the terms of the Allied Note?

Lord R. CECIL

So far as the Government is aware, the ultimatum is being carried out.

Mr. LYNCH

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether this proceeding is to be a measure of their capacity for handling the War?