HC Deb 07 July 1920 vol 131 c1444
49. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Prime Minister whether the camp at Bakonba is still in being; if so, how long it will be maintained, and under what special obligation the British taxpayer rests in this behalf other than such as is common to the Allied Powers?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Every effort is being made to secure the repatriation of the occupants, and considerable progress has been made.

Sir J. D. REES

What is the obligation on the British to provide this expensive camp for the benefit of Armenians?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not think that that obligation could be avoided.

Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLE

Was not the obligation incurred as a moral obligation to those who came pouring in for British protection regardless of the considerations?

Mr. BONAR LAW

That is largely so.

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