§ 3. Major BARNESasked the Undersecretary of State, for Foreign Affairs whether Albania was constituted a State under a European guarantee in 1913; whether the neutrality of Albania was invaded by both combatants during the 163 War; and whether the Allies propose to adhere to their pledges and recognise the right of this neutral State to live?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe answer to the first and last parts of the question is in the affirmative. I would remind the hon. and gallant Gentleman that it was by the military efforts of the Allied Powers that the Austrian forces which had invaded Albania in 1915 were finally expelled from that country.
§ Major BARNESAre we to understand that the Government are proposing to recognise the Government now existing in Albania which rests on a Parliamentary sanction?