HC Deb 08 November 1916 vol 87 cc169-70
80. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Prime Minister whether the proposal to give full recognition to the Government of M. Venizelos as the Government of Greece and all the islands has been abandoned, or, if not, whether, in consideration of the dangers of intrigue, espionage, or military or naval aid to the Kaiser, he will announce without delay the recognition of M. Venizelos?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

As regards the first part of the question, I must refer the hon. Member to the replies which have already been given to similar questions. As regards the second part of the question, I can assure the hon. Member that the Allied Governments are fully alive to the dangers to which he refers. We are in constant consultation with them on the Greek situation, and the hon. Member must recognise that public statements can only be made in agreement with the Allies.

Mr. LYNCH

Can that agreement be reached without the formality of another Conference such as that at Boulogne?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, Sir, I think it is being reached.