§ MR. ASHLEY (Lancashire, Blackpool)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Russian troops are still in occupation of the Aland Islands, in violation of the provisions of the Treaty of Paris; whether their numbers have boon increased since last year; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter.
§ Sir EDWARD GREYI have no information subsequent to that contained in the reply returned to the Question asked by the hon. Member on 25th October last. ‡ No action on the part of
†See page 481.‡See (4) Debates, clxiii., 411.766 His Majesty's Government appears to be necessary.
§ MR. ASHLEYWill the right hon. Gentleman make further inquiry as to the state of this garrison?
§ Sir EDWARD GREYNo, Sir.
§ MR. ASHLEYThen how does he know the real state of the affairs?
§ Sir EDWARD GREYIt is the business of our agents abroad to send full information.