HC Deb 11 December 1919 vol 122 c1619
61. Mr. LYNN

asked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to state when the temporary British Mission to the Vatican will be withdrawn?

Mr. BONAR LAW

His Majesty's Government are still awaiting certain information, upon the receipt of which a decision on this subject will be made and announced.

Mr. LYNN

When is there likely to be an announcement?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I think it has been stated, in answer to previous questions, that we were consulting our Dominions, and all the replies have not yet been received.

Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAY

Has the right hon. Gentleman considered the announcement made to this House to withdraw the Mission?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Nothing I have said gives any indication of what is our policy.

Mr. E. WOOD

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a very considerable body of opinion in the country that will think it highly undesirable that this Mission should be withdrawn?

HON. MEMBERS

No, no!