asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can give any information as to the steps that are being taken to protect the interests of British subjects whose goods or property were destroyed as a result of the disastrous fire and subsequent events which occurred after the withdrawal of the Greek army from Smyrna aim its occupation by the Turkish authorities; and whether any information can he given as to the prospects of early compensation?

Claims for these losses may be registered with the Reparation Claims Department. It is riot possible for me to make any statement in regard to the prospect of compensation being received in respect of such claims until the conclusion of peace with Turkey.