HC Deb 06 December 1922 vol 159 cc1759-60
54. Mr. N. BUXTON

asked the Prime Minister whether, with a view to finding a temporary asylum and also a permanent settlement for the non-Turkish refugees from Asia Minor and Constantinople, His Majesty's Government will invite the co-operation of the British Dominions in providing the necessary facilities?

The PRIME MINISTER

Inquiries on the subject are being made.

Mr. BUXTON

Would the Prime Minister forward to the Dominion Governments the Report of His Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople on the needs of these refugees?

The PRIME MINISTER

That is being done.

Lieut.-Colonel J. WARD

Is it not the fact that the Dominions have already taken action in the matter, and decided to contribute a considerable sum for the assistance of these refugees?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am not sure of that.

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