HC Deb 12 March 1917 vol 91 cc705-6
19. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is proposed to effect the liberation of the Czecho-Slovacs on the lines proposed by the Prime Minister to meet the case of Ireland?

Mr. BALFOUR

I have nothing to add to the replies already given to the hon. Member on this subject.

Mr. OUTHWAITE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say, from his intimate knowledge of the Czecho-Slovacs, whether they will be satisfied with liberation on the terms suggested for Ireland? He has not given me any reply yet, apparently.

Mr. BALFOUR

He must be a very bold man who would say whether any nation will be satisfied with any provision.

Mr. HAZLETON

Will the right hon. Gentleman give these people an assurance that they will not be treated as badly as the Government has treated Ireland?

Mr. PRINGLE

Is there any provision for the large Ulster which exists in Czecho-Slovachia?

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