§ 29. Mr. AUBREY HERBERTasked the Prime Minister whether on 5th January, 1918, he made the statement that we were not fighting to deprive Turkey of its capital, or of the rich and renowned lands of Asia Minor and Thrace, which are predominantly Turkish in race?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. HERBERTIs it not a tradition of British statesmanship that faithful adherence to our pledges is the best and cheapest policy?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWYes.
§ Mr. HERBERTThen why have we not done so?