HC Deb 05 July 1920 vol 131 c985
43. Lord R. CECIL

asked the Prime Minister what is the position of the negotiations between Poland and CzechoSlovakia as to Teschen; and what is the policy of the Government on the subject?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I understand that such conversations as have taken place between the Czechs and the Poles on this matter have not led to any satisfactory solution. The Conference of Ambassadors have meanwhile addressed to the two Governments a formal invitation to submit the matter to arbitration. The subsequent attitude of His Majesty's Government must of necessity depend on the nature of the replies returned to their invitation.

Lord R. CECIL

As no replies have been returned, can the right hon. Gentleman say when the invitation was sent by the Ambassadors?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Within the last week or ten days. I cannot say more than that.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Has the idea of a plebiscite been definitely abandoned?