§ 48. Mr. LAWSONasked the Prime Minister whether the agreement between Greece and Italy as to the future of the islands of the Dodecanese is a private one between these two nations or has been brought to the notice of the Supreme Council; and whether the League of Nations is to be consulted after the whole matter has been arranged?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe arrangement come to in Paris between the Greek and Italian Governments was a purely regional understanding affecting matters in dispute between Greece and Italy. The members of the Supreme Council were made aware at the time that such negotiations were in progress and cordially approved of a direct settlement being 1059 arrived at between Greece and Italy. As regards the last part of the question, I am not in a position to predict what action will or will not be taken by foreign Governments in matters concerning the League of Nations.