§ 47. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether any attempt has been made to negotiate between the Greek Government and the provisional Government of Mustapha Kemal Pasha with a view to avoiding further fighting; and whether His Majesty's Government will use its good offices to bring about such negotiations should an opportunity offer?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo such negotiations have been entered into or are possible at this stage. The Greek troops are co-operating with the Allied forces to resist an attack delivered by a common enemy.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYYes, but might I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he thinks that it will be possible to keep us out of this fighting if it goes on, and why is not any attempt being made to negotiate?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNot that I know of. In reply to the suggestion of the hon. and gallant Gentleman opposite, is it his view that, after negotiating the Peace Treaty, we ought to allow it to be broken?
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs it not obvious that this Peace Treaty cannot be carried out without a great deal of fighting, and would it not be better to try to negotiate instead of fighting?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIs it the view of the hon. and gallant Gentleman that if we arrange a Peace Treaty and anybody subsequently opposes, that we should withdraw it?