HC Deb 19 June 1917 vol 94 c1630W
Mr. KING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is part of the policy of the Allied protecting powers to continue the present dynasty in Greece; whether he is aware that the Congress of Hellenic Colonies, held in Paris in April, declared for a Greek Republic, and whether any steps will be taken to prevent the Greek people from establishing the form of government most desired by them?

Lord R. CECIL

I have nothing to add to the answers already given on this subject.

Mr. KING

asked whether M. Venizelos has returned or will soon return to Athens; and whether the northern part of Greece with the part recently under the deposed King Constantine will be or already has been united in one rule under the new Greek Government?

Lord R. CECIL

M. Venizelos has not yet returned to Athens. One of the principal objects of Allied policy in Greece has been to restore unity of Government in that country.