15. Mr. Edmund Harveyasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the effect of recent events in the Sanjak of Alexandretta on the Armenians previously resident there; and whether the good offices of His Majesty's Government can be utilised to enable those who desire it to secure settlement in a place of greater security?
§ Mr. ButlerMy Noble Friend has no information regarding the effect, if any, of the recent Franco-Turkish Agreement on the future of the Armenian community in the Sanjak, and His Majesty's Government have not been requested to take any special action in their regard.
Mr. HarveyIn view of the alarming reports of the distress and plight of many of these Armenians, will my hon. Friend make inquiries through His Majesty's Consuls as to the position?
§ Mr. ButlerI will certainly see that we have the latest information on this subject.