HC Deb 26 July 1916 vol 84 cc1703-4W
Major CHAPPLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in conjunction with our Allies, he will announce for the information of Turkey, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Austria that in no circumstances will peace conditions be discussed or concluded with Germany on their behalf, but that each of the enemy Powers will be dealt with separately?

Lord R. CECIL

I am much obliged to the hon. Member for his suggestion, but he will no doubt see that it is impossible for me to express any opinion upon it.

Major CHAPPLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the threatened recrudescence of German atrocities and in view of the accumulating evidence that the German military authorities are now convinced that the terms of peace will be dictated by the Allies, he will, in conjunction with the Allied Powers, announce that no peace will be concluded until those, in whatever rank or station, primarily responsible for such atrocities have been dealt with?

Lord R. CECIL

This suggestion will be considered. At present I can go no further than previous statements made on behalf of the Government