HC Deb 02 July 1919 vol 117 c951
32. Sir W. SEAGER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the atrocities that are being perpetrated by the new Polish nation upon the Jews; and will he consider taking action through the proper channels to put an end to them?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave on 1st July to the hon. Member for the Hartlepools.

Sir P. MAGNUS

Is the information received recently of a more favourable or a less favourable character?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

The information which we have received with regard to these Jewish pogroms is much more favourable to the Polish authorities than some accounts have given the public to understand.

Captain ORMSBY-GORE

Have we had any officer with General Hammers' Army or with the Polish troops which committed these excesses in districts far away from the control of the Polish Government?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I cannot give a definite answer without notice, but I think not.