§ 2. Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what information he has regarding the military situation in Asia Minor of the Turkish Nationalist forces and the Greek armies; whether His Majesty's Government has offered mediation between the Greek and Turkish Governments; and, if so, with what result?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Cecil Harmsworth)The two armies are facing one another on a line somewhat to the east of Eskishehir and Afium Kara Hissar. There have been no reports of operations since the middle of October. As the House has on several occasions been informed, His Majesty's Government are anxiously awaiting an opportunity of 366 successful mediation in conjunction with their Allies, and I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that no favourable opportunity will be overlooked or neglected.
§ Mr. G. BARNESWould the hon. Gentleman say whether this point where the armies face one another is outside the territories mentioned in the Treaty of Sevres?
§ Mr. HARMSWORTHI must ask for notice of that question.
§ Mr. BARNESHas the hon. Gentleman seen the statement made by the Premier of Greece in which he expressed the intention of remaining outside that area in order to make terms with the Turks? If that be so, is it in accordance with the Treaty?
§ Mr. HARMSWORTHNo, I do not remember having seen such a statement.