HC Deb 17 March 1920 vol 126 cc2200-1
65. Mr. A. WILLIAMS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the attention of the French Government has been called to the special danger threatening the Armenians in the town of Hadjin within the French zone in Cilicia; and whether he can inform the House what steps have been taken for their protection?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

It has not been necessary to call the attention of the French Government to the conditions in the French zone for the reason that they are themselves in a bettor position than His Majesty's Government to judge of those conditions and the measures necessary to meet them. I have no information as to the steps which they may have taken.

Mr. A. WILLIAMS

Are there no means which can be taken to give protection, which the French, as a matter of fact, have not given?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I think the French are doing their best to protect these unfortunate Armenians in their zone.