HC Deb 08 June 1920 vol 130 c205
52. Mr. MYERS

asked the Prime Minister whether the area claimed by the Poles outside their frontiers assigned to them by the Peace Conference contains a population of 73.2 per cent. of Russians, 4.67 per cent. Poles, 13.43 per cent. Jews, and 8.70 per cent. of other races?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

As the proposed negotiations between the Polish Government and the Soviet Government have not yet taken place, I am unable to say what may be the Polish claims or what the population of the area which they may desire to occupy.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Has not the Peace Conference laid down provisionally the frontiers of Poland? Surely the hon. Gentleman knows the portions which are outside or inside those frontiers?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Until we know definitely the claims of the Polish Government I should not like to say anything.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

May we take it that His Majesty's Government are not supporting in any way those claims outside the frontiers laid down provisionally for Poland at the Peace Conference?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I would rather have notice of that.

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