HC Deb 10 March 1926 vol 192 cc2262-3
5. Captain EDEN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any countries have representation at Angora; and, if so, which?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Yes, Sir; and if, as I assume, my hon. and gallant Friend alludes to permanent residence at Angora, the answer to the second part of the question is Russia, Poland, Greece and Afghanistan.

6. Captain EDEN

also asked what reasons, other than the lack of a suitable building, are operative against the permanent establishment of a British representative at Angora?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

No, Sir; I should prefer not to make any statement at the present moment.

7. Captain CROOKSHANK

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of his statement that suitable accommodation is not available for a British Ambassador at Angora, he is considering reducing the status of His Majesty's Representative in Turkey?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

The answer is in the negative.

11. Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the land which contained the British Summer Embassy at Therapia is British territory; and to what use it is now being put?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

The site at Therapia on which the British Summer Embassy formerly stood belongs to His Majesty's Government, and is subject to the privileges usually enjoyed by diplomatic property. A small house and certain out-buildings which still exist on the site are used as an occasional place of residence by members of the Embassy staff.

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