HC Deb 21 June 1922 vol 155 c1280
9. Major GLYN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is in a position to make any statement in regard to the Near Eastern settlement; and what action has been taken by His Majesty's Government in representing to the Turkish Government the necessity of conforming to the representations of the Allied Powers for the immediate establishment of peace in Asia Minor?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

His Majesty's Government are still considering, with their Allies, what step should next be taken to further a settlement in the Near East on the basis of the Paris Conference proposals. In these circumstances, no statement could usefully be made at this stage.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Do we understand that the matter was discussed, as stated in the Press, and particularly in the French Press, with the French Prime Minister?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Perhaps my hon. Friend will put that question down.