Anglo-Russian Conference.

Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons am ar 18 Mehefin 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir Charles Lyle Sir Charles Lyle , Epping

46.

asked the Prime Minister if he can make any statement as to the progress of the Anglo-Soviet Conference and indicate the approximate length of time the further deliberations are expected to last?

Photo of Sir Frederick Penny Sir Frederick Penny , Kingston upon Thames

53.

asked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to make any statement to the House as to the progress of the Anglo-Soviet negotiations?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

I would refer both the hon. Members to the first part of the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Moseley (Mr. Hannon) on the 16th June. The negotiations cover a very wide field.

Photo of Mr James Hope Mr James Hope , Sheffield Central

Does this Conference afford an illustration of the adoption by the Government of the principle of open diplomacy?

Photo of Sir Charles Lyle Sir Charles Lyle , Epping

Is it not desirable to shorten these proceedings as much as possible, and would it not have this effect if the Russian Delegation were informed that in no circumstances were we going to lend them any money until they paid their just debts?

Photo of Sir Frederick Penny Sir Frederick Penny , Kingston upon Thames

Has tune Prime Minister seen the statement in the Press made by the chairman of the Russo-Caucasian Company, as to the action of the Soviet Government, and the way in which they have stopped the trading relations of that company?