Oral Answers to Questions — Caliph Abdul Mejid.

– in the House of Commons am ar 12 Mawrth 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Lord Colum Crichton-Stuart Lord Colum Crichton-Stuart , Northwich

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asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government will, in view of the great number of His Majesty's Mahommedan subjects, offer to the Caliph Abdul Mejid a residence and refuge within the borders of the Empire?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

I have nothing to add to my reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Knutsford on the 10th March, which, for the time being, must be held to apply to all questions arising out of the decision of the Turkish Government regarding the Caliphate.

Photo of Mr Anthony Eden Mr Anthony Eden , Warwick and Leamington

Will the right hon Member bear in mind that the offer of such an asylum would be a most effective reply to previous anti-British agitation on the subject?