HC Deb 14 February 1917 vol 90 cc601-2
15. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked whether the Governments of the Allied Powers propose in the after-war settlement to grant independence to the nationalities to whom they at present deny this right?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Balfour)

I have nothing to add to the statements which have already been made regarding the objects which the Allies have in view.

Mr. OUTHWAITE

Would it not be best for the Government to set a good example by granting independence to Ireland instead of to other subject nationalities?