HC Deb 27 November 1919 vol 121 cc1889-90
52. Major M'KENZIE WOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether the legal termination of the War will not take place until the ratification of the last of the Treaties with countries which have been at war with His Majesty and his Allies?

The PRIME MINISTER

The answer is in the affirmative.

Major WOOD

Will the right hon. Gentleman say what will happen if Turkey, or Hungary, or any other country refuses to ratify the Treaty?

The PRIME MINISTER

The War cannot come to an end until there is a Treaty of Peace.

Major WOOD

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the great hardship that is being caused by the continued uncertainty as to the legal termination of the War?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have already said so with special reference to Turkey.

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