§ Mr. CLOUGHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether lie had any official information showing that in Odessa 192 Baptists have been arrested while holding a meeting, and sentenced to terms of imprisonment varying from one week to two months; and, if so, whether he would make such representations to the Russian Government as to procure the release of these prisoners and ensure for them in the future freedom of worship?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Edward Grey)I have received no information on the subject, nor have I any reason to suppose that any British subjects are affected, and. if not, there is no ground for action by His Majesty's Government.