73. Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESSasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether both the military and diplomatic representatives of Great Britain have been withdrawn from Albania; and, if so, whether they may at once be sent back again so that the presence of impartial witnesses may discourage aggression by the Serb and Greek armies which now threaten the Albanian frontiers?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThere is at present no military or diplomatic representative of His Majesty's Government in Albania, and the appointment of such representatives is not at present in contemplation. As the hon. and gallant Member is aware, the final settlement of the Albanian question is still occupying the attention of the Supreme Council, who would not allow their decision to be prejudiced by any aggressive action of the nature indicated. I might add that I have no information to show that such action is being undertaken or planned.
Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESSIs my hon. Friend aware that since the withdrawal of these impartial British witnesses the 853 Serbs have crossed the Boyana and invaded Albanian territory?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREHow is the Supreme Council at San Remo or anywhere else to ascertain the wishes of the Albanian people if the British have no communications with the Albanians, but depend upon Serbian sources of information?