6. Mr. L. MALONEasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has any evidence to show that Mustapher Kemal Pasha is the recognised leader of the Turkish people; whether he is aware that an agreement with Mustapha Kemal Pasha would be welcomed by Moslem interests in India and the East; and whether he will take steps to open negotiations with Mustapha Kemal Pasha at once?
The UNDER-SECRETARY for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Cecil Harms-worth)The position of Mustapha Kemal Pasha in relation to the Nationalist section of the Turkish population is well-known. His Majesty's Government believe that Moslem interests in India and the East desire, as do His Majesty's Government, a general settlement with Turkey, embracing all Turkish territories and authorities. The Treaty of Peace must be concluded with the sovereign of the State, the Sultan. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave him on 6th March
§ Colonel ASHLEYCan the hon. Gentleman state what steps, if any, are being taken to conclude peace with Turkey?
Mr. HARMSWORTHYes, Sir. A meeting is to take place in Paris in the very near future when the whole question will be discussed.
§ Colonel ASHLEYWho will represent Turkey?