HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 cc635-6
38. Captain W. BENN

asked the Prime Minister what obligations of any kind in men, money, or material this country has undertaken in connection with the new offensive against the Turks?

52. Captain TUDOR-REES

asked the Prime Minister what is the extent of our obligations in connection with the campaign against the Turkish Nationalists; why we are engaged in that campaign; how many troops we have, or that it is expected we shall have, engaged therein; what is the estimated cost of our participation; and what useful purpose will be secured, so far as this country is concerned, by such participation?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I can add nothing to the answer which I gave yesterday to the hon. and gallant Member.

66. Dr. MURRAY

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether, as stated by M. Venizelos, the Greek Government in its operations against the Turkish Nationalists is acting with the approval of the Supreme Council, and strictly in accordance with the directions laid down by Marshal Foch and Field-Marshal Sir Henry Wilson?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The present Greek operations were sanctioned at the recent meeting at Boulogne, at which the French and British military advisers were present.

Sir J. D. REES

Is it desirable that the operations of the Greeks against the Turks should appear to be directed by His Majesty's Government, in view of the great interests we have in the Mohammedan world, and that there are more Mohammedan than Christian subjects of the King?

Mr. BONAR LAW

His Majesty's Government are engaged only in resisting attacks.