HC Deb 28 February 1949 vol 462 c11
23. Mr. Thomas Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what request he has received from the Government of Turkey for the organisation of a Mediterranean Defence Pact.

The Minister of State (Mr. McNeil)

None, Sir.

Mr. Reid

In view of the great importance of the defence of Turkey, can my right hon. Friend say whether the Anglo-Turkish Treaty, 1939, is still in force?

Mr. McNeil

Yes, Sir.

Mr. R. A. Butler

Can the Minister of State give an assurance that this question of a Mediterranean Pact is being pursued with energy by His Majesty's Government?

Mr. McNeil

The right hon. Gentleman will be aware that our relations with the Government of Turkey are most cordial. No aspect of Turco-British relationships is lost sight of.