HC Deb 25 May 1921 vol 142 cc146-7
46. Mr. LYLE - SAMUEL

asked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement as to the present military situation in Asia Minor, and say whether any negotiations have taken place between Greece and Turkey?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

His Majesty's Government have no information beyond what has appeared in the newspapers. As regards the last part of the question, it is not known that any negotiations have taken place between Greece and Turkey.

Mr. LYLE-SAMUEL

Have the Government no news except what is contained in the newspapers?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I do not say that we have no sources of information except the newspapers, but our informa- tion does not carry us any further than the information which has appeared in the public Press.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the great danger to British interests by these continued hostilities in Asia Minor, and the danger of allowing the situation to drift? Are we doing anything?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I think every body must be well aware that the great need of the world is peace, and His Majesty's Government will do all they can to secure it in all quarters.