HC Deb 04 July 1916 vol 83 cc1341-2
2. Mr. MALCOLM

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will now publish such Reports as have a reached him upon the conditions of British prisoners and prisoner camps in Bulgaria and Turkey?

Sir E. GREY

No recent Reports have been received from the United States representative at Constantinople as to the condition of our prisoners in Turkey, and we are inquiring when Reports that may be published may be expected. With regard to Bulgaria, we are informed that all f the British prisoners have been assembled at Philippopolis, with the exception of a small number who are employed in construction work in the interior. As soon as f this work is finished they will be sent to Philippopolis. The prisoners are treated on an equal footing with Bulgarian soldiers. Parcels are being distributed to them. Their health is good.

Mr. MALCOLM

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the Report, so far as Bulgaria is concerned?

Sir E. GREY

No, Sir; it would be too much to say whether we are satisfied with the Bulgarian Report, but we have not got anything we can publish.