HC Deb 05 July 1920 vol 131 cc1002-3
59. Sir H. NORMAN

asked the Lord Privy Seal how many Turkish prisoners are detained at Malta charged with crimes against the laws of war; will he state before what court; and when it is-proposed to bring these men to trial?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I understand that 24 Turks are detained at Malta in connection with alleged complicity in crimes against the laws of war. I am not yet in a position to reply to the rest of the question.

Sir J. BUTCHER

Does not the Turkish Treaty provide for the surrender of these Turkish war criminals?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Yes, it does.