§ 30. Mr. A. HERBERTasked the Prime Minister whether Sir Basil Zakharoff, K.C.B., was consulted with regard to the Turkish Treaty?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer is in the negative.
§ 75. Mr. A. WILLIAMSasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the French in Cilicia have concluded a treaty or agreement with the followers of Mustapha Kemal; and, if so, what are the terms of that agreement, and, in particular, what provisions does it contain for the protection of the Christian inhabitants?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI understand that an armistice has been concluded between the French and Nationalist forces for a short period, but I have no information as to its provisions except that it is expected to ensure the safety of the Armenians.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIs there any means of protecting the Armenian people in those parts which the French are evacuating?
Mr. HARMSWORTHMy hon. Friend is quite as good a judge of that as I am. I cannot give him any information.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSWill the hon. Gentleman make inquiries from the French Government?