§ 11. Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how the 1,140,000 square miles of territory taken from Germany as a result of the War were allocated; and what was Great Britain's portion of the territory?
§ Mr. EdenThe hon. Member will appreciate that his question refers to areas many of which are remote and not accurately surveyed. The task of answering it is, therefore, one of considerable complexity and will involve much labour. If he desires to press it, perhaps he will kindly put it down again after the Recess, when I will endeavour to get him the information for which he asks.
§ Mr. ThorneIn consequence of the propaganda which is being carried on by Germany, may I ask whether the German authorities have made any demand upon those countries who have shared in the 1,140,000 square miles?
§ Mr. EdenIf my recollection is right, the public declarations of German statesmen is that they want their territories back irrespective of whom they may now belong to.
§ Mr. ThorneIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that this area of 1,140,000 square miles is mandated territory under the League of Nations and that it is not in the power of any nation to give it away?