§ 48. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether the peace terms with Turkey include a settlement of the frontiers of Iraq; and what steps are being taken to settle these frontiers?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANArticle 3 (2) of the Treaty with Turkey lays down that the frontier between Turkey and Iraq is to be determined by a friendly arrangement between Turkey and Great Britain within nine months. This period will begin to run after the evacuation of Con- 704 stantinople is complete, that is to say at the end of six weeks after ratification of the Treaty by Turkey. Failing agreement between the two Governments, the decision will rest with the League of Nations. Both Governments agree reciprocally that until this decision has been reached, no military or other movement shall be undertaken of a character to modify the "status quo."
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWhen is it intended to bring the Treaty before the House? May I respectfully ask the question?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANMy answer is that I cannot tell the hon. and gallant Member.
§ Mr. MOSLEYIs it decided that we shall accept the decision of the League?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANOh, yes, I think I have said that in my answer.