HC Deb 22 November 1916 vol 87 c1394
17. Mr. MALCOLM

asked the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs whether he has received from the Vatican a Report from the Apostolic delegate at Constantinople upon the state of English graves in Gallipoli; and, if so, how soon he will be able to publish it?

Mr. FORSTER

No such Report has been communicated to us; we are informed, however, that photographs of the graves have been taken and that the Vatican will supply us with reproductions. I need hardly say that we very highly appreciate the Pope's solicitude in this matter.

Mr. MALCOLM

Do I understand from that answer that it is untrue that on 7th November such a report had been sent, not to the Treasurer of the Household or the War Office, but to the Foreign Office, and, if so, when the report does arrive will the hon. Gentleman see that it is circulated, because the parents in Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia are anxiously awaiting information?

Mr. FORSTER

Certainly.

Mr. HOGGE

Will the hon. Gentleman also inquire about the Scottish case?