§ 7. Mr. Hannahasked the Prime Minister whether the Government are aware of the damage to British prestige 1580 from the continued homelessness of the Assyrian Christians; and whether, in view of the importance of the whole problem of refugees, he will consider the possibility of finding the Assyrians a settlement in Cyprus or Socotra?
§ Mr. ButlerReports recently submitted to the Council of the League of Nations show that the Assyrians established in Iraq and Syria are on the whole in a satisfactory position. It has proved impossible to settle the Assyrians in the islands mentioned.
§ Mr. HannahIs it not desirable in the interests of the whole British Empire that we should try to settle this refugee question?
§ Mr. ButlerAn attempt has been made, and from the reports submitted to the League of Nations, I am satisfied that the position of the Assyrians in Iraq and in Syria is, on the whole, satisfactory.