Oral Answers to Questions — Russian-Born Wives

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 30 Mehefin 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Christopher Hollis Mr Christopher Hollis , Devizes 12:00, 30 Mehefin 1947

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any further statement to make on the release of all Russian-born wives of British citizens.

Photo of Sir Douglas Dodds-Parker Sir Douglas Dodds-Parker , Banbury

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if a reply has yet been received from M. Kuznetsov with regard to the Russian wives of ex-Service men who are unable to join their husbands in this country.

Photo of Mr Christopher Mayhew Mr Christopher Mayhew , Norfolk Southern

No, Sir. I would refer the hon. Members to the reply given to the hon. Member for Solihull (Mr. M. Lindsay) on 23rd June.

Photo of Mr Christopher Hollis Mr Christopher Hollis , Devizes

Can the Under-Secretary tell us whether the Foreign Secretary has made any reply to the request made by the husbands of these ladies that the matter should be brought up at the present Conference?

Photo of Mr Christopher Mayhew Mr Christopher Mayhew , Norfolk Southern

I will make sure that my right hon. Friend knows of that suggestion, but I can see that he might well think that an appropriate occasion would not arise.

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

May I ask one question on No. 43? Am I right in thinking that M. Kuznetsov said he would look into this matter himself when he got back to Moscow, and has any communication been received from him?

Photo of Mr Christopher Mayhew Mr Christopher Mayhew , Norfolk Southern

M. Kuznetsov gave his report on the visit of the Delegation on 10th June. We have still not received a reply from him to the letter sent to him by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State.