§ 2. Sir S. HOAREasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Roumanian Government proposed to hold in Bessarabia elections for the Roumanian Chamber; if so, whether the Allies had yet determined the future of Bessarabia; and, if the Allies had not yet determined it, whether they would arrange with the Roumanian Government to abandon their intention to hold the elections?
Mr. HARMSWORTHIt is understood that the elections for the whole of Roumania and Bessarabia will be held in the early autumn. It is probable that by that time the Peace Conference will have decided as to the future status of the Province, and there is no reason to suppose that the Roumanian Government will not loyally respect the decision of the Conference.
§ Sir S. HOAREDoes that answer mean that, supposing Bessarabia is not ceded to Roumania, Roumanian elections will, none the less, take place in Bessarabia?
§ Sir S. HOAREIs the hon. Gentleman aware that that will mean that Roumanian elections will take place in a country that is not ceded to Roumania?