HC Deb 01 June 1921 vol 142 cc1022-3
4. Mr. ORMSBY - GORE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the latest information he has regarding the political complexion of the Angora Turkish Government in Asia Minor; whether it is still acting in close touch with Moscow; and whether the recent hanging of a British-Indian subject is due to representation made by the Russian Soviet Government?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

The latest information regarding the political complexion of the Angora Government is that the extremists are in the ascendant. It is in close touch with the Russian Soviet Government, but I have no information to show that the recent hanging of a British Indian subject was the result of Russian representations.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Have any representations been made to the Angora Government with regard to the hanging of British subjects?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Communication is at present very difficult. Perhaps my hon. Friend will give me notice of the question.

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