HC Deb 19 July 1912 vol 41 c699W
Mr. NOEL BUXTON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, before any agreement is made for the return of the Ægean Islands to Turkish sovereignty, His Majesty's Government will press for effective guarantees for the better administration of those islands?

Mr. ACLAND

It is desirable to take one step at a time. The step which we have taken is described in my answer to the hon. Member for North Somerset on the 16th instant, and I cannot go into further hypothetical questions, nor would it be desirable to do so at this stage.