§ 56. Lord ROBERT CECILasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the memorial addressed by the Roman Catholic, the Unitarian, and the Calvinistic bishops of Koloozvar to the Peace Conference on 8th September last, complaining of the treatment meted out to their respective co-religionists by the Roumanians; and whether any action was taken to remedy the state of affairs so disclosed?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWMy attention has been called to the memorial addressed to the Peace Conference, who are taking such steps as may be possible for the protection of religious and racial minorities in Transylvania.
§ Lord R. CECILIs the right hon. Gentleman able to lay before the House any information on this and kindred subjects, so that the House can really form an opinion on these grave incidents which are occurring all over Europe?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIt would not be possible to make any statement at present 900 about the negotiations with Roumania. My Noble Friend knows the exact position in which they stand.
§ Lord R. CECILI think my right hon. Friend misunderstood my question. did not ask for information as to the negotiations, though I should be very glad if it were possible to give it, but as to the actual facts, as to the, condition prevailing in these various countries. I have reason to know the Government have a great deal of information about it.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI will consider what my Noble Friend has said.
§ Sir P. MAGNUSMay I ask whether any Mission has been sent to Roumania from this country to inquire into these matters?
§ Mr. BONA.R LAWI should like to, have notice of that.