NEAR EAST (TREATY WITH GREECE). (Hansard, 13 November 1919)

§ 57. Mr. AUBREY HERBERT
asked what are our commitments in the Near East; and whether our treaty with Greece is secret?

§ The PRIME MINISTER
It is impossible to make a statement on our general policy in the Near East in reply to a question. We have no secret Treaty with Greece.

§ Mr. HERBERT
When will the Prime Minister put his precept into practice, and allow this House to discuss a settlement that is very detrimental to the Empire?

§ The PRIME MINISTER
The House is to have an opportunity on Monday of discussing that question, if it so desires. I have already announced that.

§ Captain ORMSBY-GORE
Will it be in order to discuss the situation in Egypt then?

§ The PRIME MINISTER
Certainly. It is in connection with the Foreign Office, and that would be quite relevant.

§ Earl WINTERTON
Will the Prime Minister give facilities for a discussion? If the Debate commences with the Russian policy there will be difficulty in discussing Egypt and the Near East.

§ The PRIME MINISTER
The Government have no control over the course of the discussion. That is in the hands of Members. Of course the Debate will be controlled by Mr. Speaker.