HC Deb 17 February 1930 vol 235 cc901-2
24. Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if the Soviet authorities have made any concessions or are negotiating any concessions to British firms in connection with the municipal authorities of the larger cities in Russia?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

I have no information on the subject.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Is the right hon. Gentleman taking any steps to do what was promised at the Election and advance British industry in Russia, in these respects?

Mr. HENDERSON

We are doing a great deal to advance British industry in Russia?

Mr. WILLIAMS

Will the right hon. Gentleman be so kind as to tell us what he has been doing?

Mr. HENDERSON

Not in answer to a question.