§ 46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether the Council of Ambassadors have declared the sovereignty of Poland over Vilna and Eastern Galicia; whether the Russian Government was consulted in any way about the future of Eastern Galicia; whether any notes or protests have been received from that Government on the subject; who was the British representative on this council; whether he was acting under instructions from His Majesty's Government; whether these decisions are to be considered final; and whether this House is to be given an opportunity of accepting or rejecting these proposals?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answers to the first, third, fifth and sixth parts of the questions are in the affirmative; to the second and seventh parts in the negative. His Majesty's Government were represented on the Ambassadors' Conference by His Majesty's Ambassador in Paris, and when he became ill by His Majesty's Minister acting for him.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYBy this decision have we to guarantee Polish sovereignty over Eastern Galicia, and, if so, ought not this House to be given an opportunity of hearing the arguments in the case?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt had the opportunity when ratifying the Treaty of Versailles.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYThe Treaty of Versailles and the guarantee Treaty were rushed through this House in one sitting, and there was no opportunity of discussing Eastern Galicia?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think that was because the House was unanimous.