HC Deb 07 November 1921 vol 148 c21
36. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to hand over the port of Memel to Lithuania, having regard to the fact that on the 16th June, 1919, the Allied and Associated Powers rejected the contention of Germany that Memel should remain under German sovereignty and affirmed that the port of Memel was the only sea outlet for Lithuania?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

By Article 99 of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany renounced in favour of the principal Allied and Associated Powers all rights and title over this territory. No decision has yet been reached regarding its eventual allocation.

Mr. LAMBERT

As the matter has been hanging over for two years, when may the Lithuanian Government expect to receive a decision?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I am afraid that I am not in a position to tell my right hon. Friend.

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