HC Deb 28 June 1922 vol 155 cc2036-7
4. Mr. L. MALONE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether a protest has been received from the Angora Government referring to the neutrality of the Constantinople zone, which was proclaimed by the Allied Great Powers, and complaining that the port of Constantinople is used freely by Greece as a naval base for aggressive action against Turkish Black Sea ports; and whether His Majesty's Government intend to allow this action to continue, or what steps are being taken?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, but the protest has been addressed to the French and Italian Governments, as well as to His Majesty's Government, and inevitaby requires joint consideration.

Mr. MALONE

What action has been taken?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I have said that it is under consideration.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is it correct that the Greek warships are using Constantinople as a base?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will put down a formal question as to that point.

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