HC Deb 19 June 1917 vol 94 cc1585-6
6. Mr. LEES SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the protectorate declared by the Italian Government over Albania includes any part of Epirus?

Mr. BALFOUR

The Italian proclamation was addressed to Albanians in general, and did not attempt to define any geographical limits to the districts over which it was intended to apply.

Mr. SMITH

Does the Italian Proclamation include the Epirates and Albanians or not?

Mr. BALFOUR

As I have said, there are no geographical limits stated in the Proclamation, and therefore I am unable to say exactly what the limits are.

Mr. PRINGLE

Were the other Allied Governments not consulted before the Proclamation?

Mr. BALFOUR

A question was put down relating to this subject which was withdrawn. If it is put down again, I will consider whether it should be answered.