§ Mr. RONALD McNEILL(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether the Treaty is still in force by which France and Great Britain undertook the protection of Greece and guaranteed constitutional government in that country; and, if so, in view of the violation of constitutional principles by ex-King Constantine, as well as his acts of treachery to the Allies during the late War, whether his recall to the throne of Greece would be tolerated by the Governments of Great Britain and France?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe responsibilities devolving upon France and Great Britain under the Treaties of London of 1832 and 1863, were renounced in the preamble to the Greek Minorities Treaty signed at Sevres on 10th August last. The two Powers have, therefore, in the present circumstances, a completely free hand in regard to their recognition of any Greek Sovereign. I do not think it would be wise at this moment to discuss the particular contingency referred to in the concluding part of the question.
§ Earl WINTERTONIn view of the situation in Turkey, which is greatly influenced by the recent events in Greece, can the right hon. Gentleman give us a day for discussing the whole situation of what was formerly the Turkish Empire?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWMy Noble Friend recognises that what has happened in Greece must make a serious difference in the situation in Turkey, but I am sure the House will realise that it would be very unwise to discuss it at this juncture.