HC Deb 11 November 1919 vol 121 cc213-4
3. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government of M. Friedrich at Budapest has been recognised; Whether he is aware that M. Friedrich has recently declared himself in favour of a restoration of the monarchy in Hungary; and what is the attitude of His Majesty's Government towards an attempt at a restoration of the monarchy in Hungary?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

His Majesty's Government have not yet recognised any Government in Hungary, where they are acting in concert with the other Principal Allied and Associated Powers. It is the policy of the Supreme Council, whose Envoy, Sir George Clerk, is now at Budapest, not to allow the return of a Hapsburg dynasty to Hungary. M. Fried- rich, the head of the present Provisional Government of Hungary, fully understands the attitude of the Allied and Associated Powers towards this question.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Can the hon. Gentleman tell me, in connection with this question, whether them is any truth in the rumour that a British Prince has been invited to ascend the throne in Hungary?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I never heard of the suggestion myself.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Will the Supreme Council also express their determination not to tolerate the Crown Prince of Roumania or any Prince of Roumania ascending the throne of Hungary?

Mr. SPEAKER

Order, order!

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