§ Major GLYNasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the action taken by the Greek Government in 1918–19 in carrying on the war with the Turkish Nationalists was approved by the British, French, and Italian Governments; whether, subsequently, any or all of the Allied Governments have expressed their disapproval of the fact or manner of the Greek operations; and, if so, upon what occasions?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI must refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given to a similar question from him by the Prime Minister on the 6th instant, to which I cannot add anything.
§ Major GLYNasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any representations have been received from any British chamber of commerce concerned with trading to the Near East and Asia Minor regarding the grave financial loss involved to British traders and merchants by the continuation of a state of war between Greeks and Turks: and what steps have been taken by the British and Italian Governments to urge upon the French Government who have concluded a commercial treaty with the Turkish nationalists, the importance of securing an early peace in Asia Minor?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. His Majesty's Government continue in earnest discussion with their French and Italian allies as to the best means of arriving at a peace settlement.