§ MR. THORNE (West Ham, S.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the intention of the Government to send part of the British Fleet to Kronstadt during the second week in May.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir EDWARD GREY, Northumberland, Berwick)No, Sir. A rumour which I understand has appeared in the Press to this effect is entirely without foundation. The question has not been raised at all.