"At the same time, the countries concerned must realize that we cannot agree to make available to them products drawn from Empire sources unless, in return they are prepared to give us guarantees as to the limitation of their future trade with Germany."
"We have heard a great. dea] recently of possible developments in South-Eastern Europe," he said. "It is even suggested by German propaganda that it is our aim to disturb the peace of the Balkans. On the contrary, with Turkey, we have contributed most effectively to maintaining peace and security in South-Eastern Europe."
To examine the many urgent problems, both political and economic, it had been decided, added Mr. Chamberlain, to summon the British ministers in Balkan capitals to London, for the purpose of consultation The British Ambassador in Rome would also be in London on short leave of absence at that time.
Mr. Chamberlain said he was sure the House would welcome this initiative "which we hope will have fruitful results, both for the Allied cause and for the maintenance of peace and security in that area."—Reuter.
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