HC Deb 29 March 1923 vol 162 cc711-2
51 Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister, whether he can make any further statement on the conversations now proceeding in London on the terms of peace with Turkey; whether agreement has been reached between the Allies on these terms; and when and where the conference with the Turkish delegates is to he resumed?

Mr. McNEILL

Since putting clown this question, the hon. and gallant. Member will have seen the official statement. issued to the Press on the 27th instant With regard to the last part of the question, I can make no statement until the reply of the Allied Governments to the Turkish counter proposals shall have reached the representatives of the Angora Government, when it will be published in this country.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Do I understand from that that the whole of the proceedings behind closed doors here in London are going to be published shortly?

Mr. McNEILL

I cannot say whether a procés-verbal will be published; I do not know.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will the relevant papers be published?

Mr. McNEILL

I would not like to make a statement on that at the present moment: I do not know.