HC Deb 19 March 1923 vol 161 c2087
57. Lieut.-Colonel MURRAY

asked the Prime Minister if he is now in a position to give the House an assurance that as soon as peace with Turkey is concluded there will be laid before Parliament the Papers relative to the events leading up to the Greek defeat in Asia Minor and the fall of Smyrna and to the negotiations with the Turkish Nationalist authorities in September?

The PRIME MINISTER

If the hon. and gallant Member will put the question after peace is concluded, I will consider it.

Lieut.-Colonel MURRAY

Ought not the right hon. Gentleman to let us have this assurance now?

The PRIME MINISTER

I do not think so. It will be time enough then.

Captain BENN

Why is it that no Supplementary Estimate has been laid in reference to the events in this question so as to enable the House of Commons to discuss them?

Lieut.-Colonel MURRAY

Are we to understand that the right hon. Gentleman contemplates that the information contained in these Papers may never be given to the House?

The PRIME MINISTER

No, I said I should be quite ready to consider it after the Treaty has been concluded.