21. Mr. Pirarinasked the Secretary of State for War whether it was with his authority that Field-Marshal Lord Montgomery stated in Trieste, that the function of maintaining order in Greece belonged to the Greek Government and police and that British troops were not there to fight the Greeks; and whether he will immediately withdraw these troops.
§ Mr. BellengerNo, Sir.
§ Mr. PiratinIs my hon. Friend aware that there are two parts to this Question? Is he further aware that Field-Marshal Montgomery did make the statement, and in that case is he prepared to say whether he agreed to the statement and whether it was delivered by his authority or not?
§ Mr. BellengerI have answered the hon. Gentleman's question. The answer is still "No."