HC Deb 07 July 1927 vol 208 cc1431-2
44. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Greek Government has submitted a case to the Permanent Court of International Justice at The Hague concerning the Mavrommatis concession for the supply of water and electric power in Palestine by the British Government in its capacity of mandatory in Palestine; whether His Majesty's Government is entering an appearance at the Court; and whether the Court is recognised as having jurisdiction in this case?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Amery)

The answer to the first and second parts of the question is in the affirmative. I am not at present in a position to reply to the last part of the question.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman let me know when he is able to reply to the last part of the question?

Mr. AMERY

Yes.

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