HC Deb 08 December 1922 vol 159 cc2211-3W
Sir E. STOCKTON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make any statement with respect to the losses of British merchants in the recent excesses at Smyrna and in the vicinity; and whether any steps are being taken to secure compensation?

Mr. RONALD McNEILL

The claims of British subjects against Turkey maybe registered with the Reparation Claims Department, but His Majesty's Government possess no funds which could be utilised to meet such claims, and payment can only be made if and when received under the Treaty yet to be concluded with Turkey.