Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to inform the House as to the situation in Turkey; whether reinforcements have been asked for by Admiral de Robeck; and whether they have been or are being sent to meet the High Commissioner's request?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe present situation in Turkey is that there has been a lull in the attacks made by the Nationalists on the Allied Forces near Constantinople. The question of reinforcements being a military one, no information can be given under the present circumstances.
§ Brigadier-General SURTEESasked the Prime Minister to what extent this country is committed to supporting Greek claims on Turkish territory; whether he has consented to accept the help of Greek troops in the present crisis; and whether France and Italy have consented to take a share in operations against the Turkish Nationalist forces?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI gave full replies in yesterday's Debate as to the position of Turkey.