HC Deb 27 November 1919 vol 121 cc1875-6
29. Commander Viscount CURZON

asked the Prime Minister if he is in a position to make any statement as to the existing state of affairs at Fiume; and what further steps are contemplated, if any, by the Supreme Council to deal with the situation?

The PRIME MINISTER

This matter is receiving the close attention of the Supreme Council, but I regret I am not in a position to make any further statement at present.

Viscount CURZON

Is it a fact that this irresponsible adventurer is preparing an attack on the Dalmatian coast and also Montenegro? Would not the British Navy be called in to deal with that?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am afraid that is not the way to deal with it.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Have we any ships in the Adriatic to protect Spalato and the other Dalmatian towns from this adventurer?

The PRIME MINISTER

I must have notice of that.