§ 24. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of Stale for the Home Department how many Russians have been deported from this country between 1st January, 1919, and 1st May, 1919; where they were landed; and how many were arrested on disembarking?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)Between the dates named, five Russians were deported from this country. They were landed in Norway, and their journey to Russia through Sweden and Finland had been arranged. I have no reason to think that any were arrested.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYI Were those Russians provided with safe conducts?
§ Mr. SHORTTWe cannot give safe conducts to Bolsheviks.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWhen will their families be permitted to rejoin them?
§ Mr. SHORTTAs soon as shipping allows.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill their families be sent out at the Government's expense?
§ Mr. SHORTTUndoubtedly.