HC Deb 24 March 1927 vol 204 cc600-1W
Captain GARRO-JONES

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the British Government has joined in any representations, verbal or written, to the Yugoslavian Government on the subject of that country's attitude towards Albania?

Mr. TREVELYAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any communication has been made by His Majesty's Government to the Govern- ment of Yugoslavia in connection with the Albanian and Italian situation; and, if so, what were the terms of the communication?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The desire of His Majesty's Government being to remove so far as they can any causes of friction which may exist between the Yugoslav and Italian Governments on the subject of Albania, I have counselled moderation and conciliation both at Belgrade and Home and to the representatives of both Governments in London.

Mr. DALTON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the diplomatic situation which has arisen between Italy, Yugoslavia, and Albania and the possible danger to peace arising there from, he is prepared to take steps under Article XI of the Covenant to bring the matters in dispute before the League of Nations?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government would be prepared, in the interests of the independence of Albania and peace in the Balkans, to invite the Council of the League of Nations to appoint immediately an impartial commission to investigate the Albanian situation, and at the same time to urge Italy and Yugoslavia to abstain from any military action until this commission has investigated and reported on the situation?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I would refer the hon. Members to the answer which I gave to the hon. and gallant Member for South Hackney (Captain Garro-Jones) yesterday.

Mr. TREVELYAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the question of the relations between Italy, Yugoslavia, and Albania was discussed in any form at the recent meeting of the Council of the League of Nations?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir.