§ 5. Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Ghab plan for the settlement of the 915 Assyrians of Iraq has been finally wound up; and whether any alternative scheme has been approved by the Council of the League of Nations?
§ Viscount CranborneAs the House is already aware, the Ghab scheme was definitely abandoned in July of last year. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative. The competent committee of the League Council, in accordance with the instructions of the Council, is continuing its efforts to find a suitable alternative place of permanent settlement for those Assyrians who still wish to leave Iraq. But it is, I understand, not yet in a position to make definite proposals.
§ Captain HeilgersHow many Assyrians are there still left in Iraq?
§ Viscount CranborneAbout 20,000, I think.