British Press Correspondents.

Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons am ar 25 Chwefror 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr George Lambert Mr George Lambert , South Molton

29.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if British Press correspondents are permitted to reside at Moscow and send to British newspapers uncensored messages?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

Provided that they have obtained the necessary visa and fulfil the regulations, British Press correspondents are allowed to reside at Moscow. I am without information about the Press censorship, if any, which is imposed on foreign correspondents.

Photo of Mr George Lambert Mr George Lambert , South Molton

What are the regulations? Can the Prime Minister tell us?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

If my hon. Friend will communicate with me privately, I will put them at his disposal as far as I can.

Photo of Sir Harry Brittain Sir Harry Brittain , Acton

How many British papers have applied already for representation?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

I think that question had better be put down.